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…
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…
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
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…
Stop the Bleed training (STB) is a nationally recognized curriculum intended to educate and practically show how (potentially) live-saving skills – during a major trauma incident – can be utilized by non-professional rescuers. Through the use of proper tourniquet use, hemostatic dressings and/or other skills, loss of limb and/or loss of. life can be substantially…
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…
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…
“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…
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…