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Looking Fear in the Face

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Sheila English

Whenever the word fear comes up, I can’t help but think of a Bible story from Sunday School years ago.  I certainly am no Bible scholar, so someone please correct me if I get the story messed up. It is … Continue reading →

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Leading From Within

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sheila English

More than once during the few weeks of our class, the term “Leading from the Bottom” arose. Even one of the books I read, Tribes, We Need You To Lead Us, by Seth Godin, also talks about this concept.  I grasp the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Sheila English

Native Americans used an interesting communication tool which to them represented the sacred power of words.  This tool embraced both the art of listening to the words of others as well as the responsibility that lies in the choice of our own words which we … Continue reading →

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The Eulogies

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Sheila English

Tim McGraw had a hit country song a few years back called Live Like You Were Dying.  It was one of my favorites.  I thought it was cool.  Hey, he’s talking about skydiving-Iwent skydiving!  He’s talking about living life to the … Continue reading →

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