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Where in the World is Kim Jong Il?

In a year where America is so wrapped up in the upcoming presidential election, there is another leader missing in action – North Korea’s Kim Jong Il. The leader of the country didn’t make an appearance last Monday on Korea’s Thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok, causing speculation that about his health. Japan’s Kyodo News agency is reporting that Jong, age 66, suffered a stroke in mid August and he underwent emergency surgery. The agency said it received this information from unidentified Chinese sources who said that five doctors were requested to help perform the surgery on Jong. The same sources are … Continue reading →

Who Takes Care of Business?

Being a follower or a leader has very little to do with being male or female or with age. Some people are just born controllers while others are born watchers. In many cases younger siblings will more easily handle issues and take care of older siblings. One may have a more out going personality and feel more comfortable addressing others. The same goes for marriages. One person is usually better at taking care of business and handling problems and issues. The other person may have input and opinions, but there is typically one person that has more initiative and brass. … Continue reading →

Electing Leaders

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Regardless where we stand on the political party spectrum we are all subject to authorities whether we agree with them or not. In 2008 United States citizens who are registered voters will elect the forty-fourth president of our great nation. We’ve yet to have a perfect leader, but, by the grace of God, we’ve never had a horrific madman leading the country either. People are going to fail us whether they are in high places or in low places. There is only one leader who will never fail us and He is King Jesus. As our focus draws closer and … Continue reading →

Young Women: Five Tips to Help Your Girls Become Leaders

If you are serving in the Young Women’s organization then you should know that it is strongly recommended that the girls plan their own activities, and that the class presidency really learns what is expected of them. This is the training ground for our youth to hold leadership positions in adulthood. Here are five tips to help your young women begin to lead. 1) Hold regular presidency meetings. This will give your girls a chance to gather together and plan future activities and address the needs of the girls. You may call and remind your president, but ask her to … Continue reading →

Take Time to Pray (2)

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Previously I wrote a blog over different times and situations in which one could take the opportunity to pray. Here are a few more times, things, and people for which Christians can pray to the Lord. Pray . . . Before making a big decision (or even a little decision). It is vital to include God in your plans no matter what you are doing. Sometimes I find it easier to remember to pray before things like making a decision about taking a new job or moving than the little decisions I make in my life. Although it is not … Continue reading →