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May 3, 2012

Nit Picking

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Written by: Tony McCollum
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If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read “President Can’t Swim”.  - President Lyndon Johnson

It’s far too easy to pick someone apart if properly motivated.

Ignore your critics.  Decide that you’d rather be the one people talk about than one of those people that have to talk about others because their lives are so boring and ineffective.


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About the Author

Tony McCollum
I'm the senior pastor of Fusion Church. I've been in the ministry for over 20 years. I'm also the founder of many sites such as PastorMojo.com, PastorGear.com. and Creativ.co. Most importantly, I like ice cream.




 
 

 
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