The Importance of Mentoring Introduction Mentoring is a professional or personal relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person (the mentor) provides guidance, support, and advice to a less experienced individual (the mentee). The goal of mentoring is to help the mentee grow and develop in specific areas, whether it be in their […]
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Incarceration Dilemma Introduction There have been cycles of two main approaches to the problem of what to do with convicted felons. They currently range between “Lock them up and through away the key” and “No cash bail” Seriously the formal names are penitentiary as in do your penance (punishment) or reformation as in
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Talking Past Each Other We’re talking past each other now And wonder why and wonder how It is that no one really hears Nor seems to care and always fears The things they heard we did not say And wonder why we walk away Or shout it louder in our face And yes it’s
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The Power of Self-Competition: Elevating Yourself Beyond Limits Introduction “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 When I was I was in school there was no point in trying to compete with my older sister. She was Valedictorian of her
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Introduction Wisdom in the Bible is a multifaceted concept that often aligns with several key principles. I have been fascinated by the concept of wisdom from a young age. I remember well from Sunday School and from Boys Life magazine the story of King Solomon. Here is the story of Solomon asking for wisdom from
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Christians and Conflict: Navigating the Path to Peace Introduction Anyone who believes they can have a life devoid of conflict is either willfully blind, nieve, or in denial. What is important is not how to avoid conflict? Rather, it is important to know how to act in the midst of conflict and do our
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The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Through Letting Go Introduction “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes Years ago when I was in college I was involved with a movement against the war in Vietnam. One of the other leaders of the project
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Ten key issues often discussed in the context of Christian ethics in modern discourse. Full disclosure: my contribution has been to ask ChatGPT the right questions. AI can be very helpful in researching the Bible! I encourage you to meditate upon these passages and wrestle with shat they mean for your Christian lifestyle.
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What are the sacraments and their significance? Christian denominations differ in their beliefs and practices regarding the sacraments, which are sacred rites believed to convey divine grace. Here’s a comparison of the main Christian denominations: (Full disclosure this post is mostly ChatGPT responses to my questions regarding the various topics.) 1. Roman Catholicism •Number
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Authenticity: What does the Bible say? Introduction We have all seen advertisements for “genuine imitation leather” and “real manufactured gemstones” or “genuine faux pears.” We know these products are not the “Authentic real items.” If you have done any rough wood working you probably know that today’s 2×4 inch board is significantly smaller
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