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Getting Things Done

To do great things we must first do certain things. We need to identify the needs. Then, we need to ascertain who can best assist us in meeting those needs. Before we ask for this assistance, we should accurately assess our interests in these needs. Then, we should gather the resources needed to accomplish theContinue reading “Getting Things Done”

Asking the Wrong Person, Going to the Wrong Place

Working with government agencies can be difficult, confusing, and frustrating. You appear in the office that you believe can help you and they direct you to another department on the other side of town. Or they can help you, but provide you with long and vague instruction on how to get what you want. IfContinue reading “Asking the Wrong Person, Going to the Wrong Place”

Seeing Beyond Our Circumstances

II Kings 6 tells the story of the war between the King of Syria and the King of Israel. The prophet, Elisha, had been warning the King of Israel about an ambush set up by the King of Syria. Frustrated, the King of Syria sent forces to surround Elisha in order to bring him toContinue reading “Seeing Beyond Our Circumstances”

Talk to Someone Who Can Help

Sometimes a product or service turns out to not provide the benefit that we were seeking. So we go to the store or call the company, seeking to return the item or some other resolution that will satisfy our needs. But often, we cannot get the help from the first person we talk with, notContinue reading “Talk to Someone Who Can Help”

Speak A Different Language

I have been to many countries and always have difficulty communicating with the local residents. This issue doesn’t surprise me because we speak different languages, plus I am not the best communicator even in my mother tongue of English. Therefore, I try to get by with pointing and hand gestures. However, I can not communicateContinue reading “Speak A Different Language”