Posts by Shawn Ritchey
A winter coat and our safety belts
With the change in seasons usually comes a change in clothing; that seems perfectly natural. But have you ever considered how your winter clothing may negatively impact our health if we are in a car crash? Today I’d like to remind us of the value of making sure our winter clothes don’t create problems for…
Read More(full length) God is not red, white, blue – as you may think; yet our lord wears purple
God is not Red, White or Blue; as we may think. (yet our Lord wears purple) www.shawnritchey.com A familiar Christian song from the 1960s was, “Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love” based on John 13:35. As an evangelical Christian – a follower of Jesus Christ – I have contemplated much over several…
Read MoreGod is not red, white or blue, as you may think; yet our lord wears purple
God is not Red, White or Blue, as we may think; (yet our Lord wears purple) A Christian song from the 1960s was, “Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love” based on John 13:35. Brothers and sisters, are we known by our love or something else? First, however, let me say: For those…
Read Moredistracted driving vs active driving
Might I simply say there is value in consciously being an active drivers when driving. IF driving, then driving is my activity, my focus, my priority, my successful goal. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shawnritchey_distracted-driving-awareness-month-activity-6719367033840128000-DtV6
Read MoreIt is said that knowledge is power
Sir Francis Bacon is believed to have said that more than 420 years ago (1597). My belief, conviction, profound passion and unrelenting skillset is to commit to having more than just knowledge throughout my life. I believe that for knowledge to truly have power – and thereby benefiting the lives of those who have been…
Read MoreAn Uncomfortable conversation with a black man
Emmanuel Acho is a very articulate, compassionate speaker who’s desire is to cultivate, “uncomfortable conversations with a Black man” with the hope that real connection can come between ethnic groups. This is the first of 5 that I have found. Uncomfortable? That depends on how truthful we are with ourselves or others. But I found…
Read MoreWhy Me? Some afterthoughts
The Bible tells us that Simon of Cyrene was a real person involved with the real event of Jesus being crucified. What we know about Simon can be found in Matthew (27:32-ff), Mark (15:21-ff) and Luke (23:26-ff). When the verses start by saying, “And they”, the “they” is referring to Roman soldiers. The Bible is…
Read MoreWhy Me? a story of simon of cyrene
“Why Me? A Story of Simon of Cyrene”. Simon of Cyrene is a historical character who – according to scriptures – was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. He is a person who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time; a victim of circumstance. This, initially, left him embarrassed, humiliated, angry and even…
Read Moreshawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times, continued…
Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times, continued from March 24, 2020 https://shawnritchey.com/shawns-safety-wellness-tips-in-coronavirus-times/ Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times – continued 5) IF CPR is needed, remember two important considerations: First – Since there is now a growing concern that CPR “could” potential become a source for Covid-19 spreading, consider the following: Provide Compression Only (without…
Read MoreShawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times
Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times When training ca Shawn’s Safety Tips in Covid-19 times Remember to breathe…just not on anybody: Breathing sustains life! Every cell in our body needs oxygen and our brain can become less effective with just a slight decrease in oxygen levels. But in an era where social distancing and coronavirus…
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