Inspirational
S.T.O.P. before you Go! Taking a breath is good for your body and soul…
I often say in my medical or safety classes that, “by definition, emergencies are not planned! But you can plan for emergencies.” I, also, have spent much of my working years in emergency and/or wellness related industries. So, I have become focused and passionate about scene/site safety. One tool I offer folks, as it relates…
Read More“For the life of a (Living Being) is in the Blood” (Leviticus 17:11). Blood flow = Life!
Since September of 2022, I have been facilitating a WhatsApp group which includes 4 Young Adult Burundian orphans who have been trained by me in basic first aid. It has been an amazing adventure and remarkable learning experience for all involved. Several months ago, one young man (I will call him Mosher) shared an experience…
Read MoreAugust 2022 – Burundi Africa – continuation of teaching First aid to unskilled orphans in Sister Connection.
“You’re so ignorant!” How often have we heard someone in America use that phrase? It seems that many use it as some ultimate put down; a pronouncement of some superior ability and/or intelligence from the person making the claim. Ignorance has nothing to do with ability or intelligence. It simply speaks of a lack of…
Read MoreEnveloped by elohim
Many of us wonder if God is close. Indeed, God is intimately enveloping us, not to smother, but to comfort and guide.
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 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 More2020 faith
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…
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