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Decisions Commitments and Covenants |
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Written by Ray Fairman
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 Commitments Are Forever
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Transcript of Veteran's Day Banquet Speech |
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Written by Ray Fairman
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 Without Her Veterans, America Would Not Exist
Click Here To read a transcript of my Veteran's Day Banquet Speech.
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A Message About Veterans |
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Written by Ray Fairman
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I had the privilege of being the
speaker at several Veterans Day Celebrations this year and to preach
the Veterans Day sermon at the church I attend. For a look at
my view of just what I think about on that holiday and how I expressed
it to the congregation click on read more.
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Why do we do what we do? |
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Written by Ray Fairman
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I don't know how many
times I have heard that question uttered during my 38 years behind the
badge. In fact I heard the same question asked, I don't know how many
times, during my 30 plus years in the Marines as well. Most of the time
it it was asked on the heels of someone completing a difficult or
particularly arduous task and receiving the usual lack of enthusiastic
appreciation. Sometimes this is a harbinger of even more devastating
behavior. The next questions asked are usually framed so that the
answers will increase our perceived contribution and our self-worth
while minimizing the actions, dignity and efforts of others. If this
sounds like a recipe for pride, it is! and remember what Proverbs says
about what follows Pride. Have you ever wondered how this behavior
overlaps into our "Christian witness"? Read on McDuff, Read on...
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The Intoxicating Truth About Power |
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Written by Ray Fairman
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You have heard me say in the past that
"Leadership is power, but, power is not always leadership." Yet we live
in a world where power is often viewed as the ultimate aphrodisiac. It
is constantly sought after and when it comes to achieving it there
appears to be nothing man will not do, including compromise his
character and integrity. Nothing is to great to place on the
sacrificial altar in front of this god. Men will offer up their
families, their honor, their careers and even their health in search of
this so sought after prize. When I view the ways power is so often used
in this world, it scares me. To see what I mean Click on "Read More".
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