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I’ve recently found myself uttering the three most difficult words following a bike accident which resulted in a fractured elbow. When something difficult happens, it is interesting the spin people attempt to put on it. I was in the doctor’s office receiving my diagnosis, when I mentioned to the nurse, ...
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This past weekend I went for a bike ride in preparation of a 110km bike race I participate in. Along the way, I had a very inglorious fall. Not an accident or a wreck, but falling while standing still, yet still clipped into my pedals. With all my weight I ...
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One of the biggest challenges of living and working in South Africa is the constant awareness of crime. Near the top of the list in violent crimes such as murder and rape, South Africa poses a bit a of a safety threat. Poverty drives muggings and home robberies. Very few ...
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Happy New Year from NoSuperHeroes! Weekend Wanderings is back! Here are a few links and best posts I’ve read from the last few weeks: Sammy Adebiyi offers a profound and thought-provoking piece, creatively titled “The Gay Community and One Time Jesus Called Me the N-Word.” via Prodigal Magazine. His challenge ...
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I’ve followed a number of dialogues over social media in the last year. Many hot button items get debated and strong opinions come out. Immigration Gun Control Politics Homosexuality I have to admit, many of the comments from Christians have been shocking. While I know it is not the intention ...
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Many writers desire a move into the realm of being a speaker. Some preachers decide to pick up the pen to extend their influence. Still others aspire to be a jack of all trades. Is it possible to do both? Which one is more difficult, speaking or writing? I have ...
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With the recent turning of the calendar, many have made New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight, watch less TV, exercise more, etc. How many resolved to grow in wisdom? Take a look at where this is found. —- A wise man once said…… We all would like to have wisdom in ...
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My first leadership experience was as an 11-year-old in Boy Scouts. As a newly christened “Assistant Patrol Leader”, I led as I had seen others leading. Experience said the way in which you led other pre-teen peers was through yelling and screaming, using all of your newly learned expletives until ...
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I recently posted on 8 Traits of a Gracious Leader. The attribute of grace can be considered by some a weakness in leadership. However, I believe it can be one our greatest tools to employ. Let’s widen the discussion and consider another tool. Love. I recently read by Joel Manby. ...