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An Uncomfortable conversation with a black man

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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…

Why Me? Some afterthoughts

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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

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“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 & wellness tips in coronavirus times, continued…

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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…

Shawn’s safety & wellness tips in coronavirus times

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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…

2020 faith

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Faith is a refusal to panic… Fatih is a refusal to panic. Dr Martin Lloyd Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the One who is leading. Oswald Chambers Faith is not a pie-in-the-sky wish for something. Rather it is a strong certainty of who is truly in control…

Distraction vs Alcohol

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A brief thought regarding “distracted driving” or simply “messing around” when driving: I liken this mindset to alcohol. Usually the last person in the room to realize how much a person is being impacted by the alcohol is the person who is drinking the alcohol. Likewise, most of us are critically aware of when others…