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Score One for the Christians

1. August 2008

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Score One for the Christians

"It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching." St. Francis of Assisi My boss has some views of most Christians that are unfortunately not uncommon. He has been burned pretty hard in business by people that have professed to be followers of Jesus.

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Firewood and a Reluctant Volunteer

1. August 2008

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Firewood and a Reluctant Volunteer

At one point a few years ago, my career took a weird turn. I became an independent contractor and did some phone-work at home, making cold calls for a business consulting company.

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The Pity Pot

1. August 2008

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The Pity Pot

I seem to love the “pity pot,” and I know a lot of people, like me, who spend a lot of time there. And yes, I’m going to go there… How deep is that ring around your butt? Sometimes life brings so many trials at once, that finally even one silly thing pushes you over the edge. That is when I break out that ‘ole “pity pot” and plop down.

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C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S - “Meltdown”

1. August 2008

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C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S - “Meltdown”

This is NOT a political endorsement. Barack Obama delivered a speech to over 200,000 in Berlin Germany. He is considered “Public Enemy #1” among USA Christians. I’ve received numerous emails asking me to help “stop the Obama tide” by forwarding the email to 30 people.

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“My Hero” Special Guest Author — John R. Ingrisano

1. August 2008

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“My Hero” Special Guest Author — John R. Ingrisano

I’m a clay-footed Christian, best defined by the tired phrase been-there-done-that. When asked to consider and write about my heroes and mentors, I stumbled a bit (those darn clay feet) because I realized I had few such folks, who I’d just as soon call models.

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