women in leadership

women in leadership

(Originally published at Onward Christian Soldier) Paul and I were talking last night about women’s roles in spiritual leadership. He gave the example of a Bible study which he attends, which is more of a small group discussion rather than a teaching/learning environment. Apparently, one of the guys who attends this study feels very uncomfortable with women playing role of facilitator – encouraging the group to stay on topic and not go off onto tangents. While I am not an…

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penguin habitat

penguin habitat

I read this article today about an unlikely penguin habitat:Penguins stay snug and secure in minefields It made me smile. And remember a book I read many times growing up called Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Definitely a book I recommend!

17 shots

17 shots

Yes, that’s how many injections I received in my face today. Seventeen. Today was my long-awaited dermatologist appointment, and she gave me a shot in each clump of acne breakouts. This was supposedly a steroid to reduce inflamation and prevent scarring. I also have to take some perscription medicine orally and topically. Let’s hope this does the trick. :-) I told my boss that my goal is to look nice without having to wear makeup. So yes. Not a big…

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overheard

overheard

A man in his mid-fifties with three divorces under his belt is celebrating his 3 month anniversary with his latest girlfriend. They are talking with an elderly couple who are celebrating their 58 year anniversary. He asks the older man, “What’s the secret to such a long marriage?” The older man’s response: “Picking the right woman the first time.”

rude email of the day

rude email of the day

You really deal with all kinds when you’re doing customer service. I sent a proof of an ad to a dealer for him to look over, and this is the response he emailed me today: “That is much better! The phone number is still too large. Perhaps there is something that you don’t understand. We lose money on every one of the items in the circular. They are designed to ‘Get the Customer into the Store!’ In hope that we…

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