December 2011
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Negative Splits, Ministry & Finishing Well
Negative splits is a running term. For those not “in the know” about such things, it basically describes what happens when someone runs the second half of a race faster than the first half. This means their time is better per mile/kilometer (or split).
What does that have to do with ministry?
The Apostle Paul gives his perspective on life and finishing well in Acts 20:24 “But I...
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Teaching Children Religious Beliefs
I recently read a Huffington Post article about how we are “cramming religion down children’s throats.”
There are many issues with such a statement and thought. We must teach our children something. No one grows up in a vacuum. If parents are not to decide what to teach their children, then who should? Government? Politicians! My neighbors? What makes you more qualified than me to teach and...
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USPS Gets a Bad Rap
The US Postal Service stands to have $8-10 billion in net losses this year. While they are not government funded, they do report to Congress. In effect, they are expected to break even, but cannot be run the “business” they way they see fit. This limits their ability to operate effectively.
Congress currently is opposed to delivery day changes, like removing Saturday or Tuesday...