LEADING WITH COURAGE

CONTENTS:

Subject Of The Day

Mostly About Me

Blatant Self Promotion

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LEADING WITH COURAGE

This is the title of the presentation Fred Rodkey made to the gathering of Christian men this past Saturday. So, this represents a slight deviation from the usual strictly political nature of this blog. Fred was speaking of the often lackadaisical attitude of many men in regard to what is the most important thing in their life: there relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Linden was struck with the similarity of Fred’s thoughts with those Linden has in the realm of politics: live a purposeful life: maintain a gracious spirit; be honest and truthful; allow faith to define who you are; face the consequences of your decisions; and, seek Godly wisdom.

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MOSTLY ABOUT ME       lswift8@aol.com

Sunday, August 5, 2012 is the date of the 7^th annual Plainfield Christian Church free (donations will be accepted to benefit the bands) bluegrass music and southern gospel concert. Music will start shortly before 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:00. Featured bands are: that of 10-year-old Kyle Ramey, The Gospel Servants quartet, and The Birch Creek Bluegrass Band.

My weekend was mostly routine hiding from the heat. Friday brought the Men’s Prayer Breakfast and, later, Jack came by twice to try to get my DVD player to work. Paul took me to Chapel Rock Christian on Saturday morning for a very good breakfast meeting. On Sunday I left church early to meet with Larry Pearson, a friend from long ago State Police days, before he flew back to Louisiana…it was great to visit with him for a couple of hours. 

Here is a link to a song I like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3YZF-_oyMg&feature=related

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BLATANT SELF PROMOTION:

My book of the week “MAKING MEALS, MANAGING MONEY, AND LIVING LIFE” provides guidance in those three areas for those who need basic information. On-line orders are processed by  http://www.augustinservices.com/   Lindenwould  authors offered are Robert Shelton, Edna Swift  Northerner, and  Linden Swift.

My song of the week “THERE’S A LIGHT” is another sad song. The picture shown while it plays is of me while I was on my pilgrimage in Spain. Listen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPdZujLGki8

Order my 13 song CD “Songs A Poor Old Police Department Retiree Might Write … While Waiting For His Meager Pension Check” by sending name, address, and your check for $8.00 to Linden Swift, Box 203, Plainfield, IN 46168

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