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Is Suicide an Unforgivable Sin?

Ron Edmondson

Suicide sucks! I realize this is a heavy issue for this blog, but seriously…I have had to sit with people several times after a loved one committed suicide. A clouded or confused mind may see suicide as the only way out, although it is never the right option, but it is never easy reconcile for the people left behind. I believe one of my dearest pastor friends died of a broken heart after his son committed suicide.

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My One Sin (And a MONVEE Giveaway)

Ron Edmondson

This is a guest post from Chris Weber. Chris is on staff at Monvee. Monvee is a ministry passionate about discipleship. After a recent blog post, Monvee agreed to let me give away 10 copies of their spiritual development software. This is an amazing opportunity! Here is a guest post from Chris Weber of Monvee: Recently, Ron wrote a post called “ What is your one sin?

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A Week with Zig Ziglar: Part 5

Ron Edmondson

I continue to share this week I”m sharing an interview I did recently with leadership master and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar. Here are the past posts in this series: Part 1 . Part 2 . Part 3 . Part 4. My questions are in bold, followed by Zig’s answers. Occasionally, Zig’s son Tom interjects some thoughts. My personal notes and thoughts are in parentheses.

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If You Keep Sweeping Conflict Under the Rug…

Ron Edmondson

Over time the rug becomes lumpy… And you may just trip over it… Is there some conflict in your life you need to address before it becomes lumpy? Related posts: 10 Tips For Handling Conflict. One Thing I’ve Learned About Conflict. How is Your Organization Handling Conflict?

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A Week with Zig Ziglar: Part 1

Ron Edmondson

Zig Ziglar! The man! John Maxwell pays tribute to Zig Ziglar in his book “ Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.” He heard Zig at a seminar say, “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”” Maxwell realized in that moment what was missing in his communication skills. It was that encouragement, which set Maxwell on a path to be a great communicator and connector of people.

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A Huge Thought from: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect

Ron Edmondson

I’m reading John Maxwell’s book “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently&#. I’m three-fourths finished and I’ve been reminded and learned some great stuff so far, but one thing hit me huge today. I see so much truth here from personal experience. Maxwell claims, “ Connectors live what they communicate&#.

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A Week with Zig Ziglar: Part 2

Ron Edmondson

This week I&# m sharing an interview I did recently with leadership master and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar. If you missed part 1, click HERE. My questions are in bold, followed by Zig’s answers. Occasionally, Zig’s son Tom interjects some thoughts. My personal notes and thoughts are in parentheses. Here is part 2 of this interview: I read that you grew accustomed to setbacks early in life. .