Posts Tagged ‘columns’
Above and Beyond | Planet Ryan
Have you ever had someone go out of their way to do something so nice that it left you with a smile on your face, a renewed faith in humanity…
Read MoreThe next three | Mark’s Remarks
I told you last week that I’m reading Hank Hanegraaff’s book “The Heart of Christmas.” We talked about the first three letters of Christmas and what they stand for in…
Read MoreThe first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Read MoreMoving on | Planet Ryan
My last column was about a week before a St. Louis County grand jury announced that Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson would not face charges in the Michael Brown…
Read MoreTriggers | Mark’s Remarks
It’s always a good thing to do a little introspection from time to time. As usual, any time I do it, I start thinking about how silly I behave sometimes.…
Read MoreThe new guy | Planet Ryan
Last week, I received some spectacular news… the type of news that put a little extra pep in my step. I’d been offered a position with a popular local business,…
Read MoreSick of Being Sick | Planet Ryan
Is it me, or has just about everyone you know been afflicted with a nasty bug this winter? This year seems especially bad. I can say with absolute certainty that…
Read MoreMumbling | Mark’s Remarks
Ever since I got married, my wife has pointed out that I have a hearing problem. There have been plenty of times I have asked her to repeat herself. Many…
Read MoreSoft skills that employers seek
By KATHI WEILBACHER Career Specialist Employers in today’s job market are looking for more than technical skills. They place a high value on “soft skills” — everyone needs these skills…
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