Five years ago (or three years ago for that matter) if you
asked me what I would be doing in 2011, I wouldnt have guessed that
I would be part of the social media-sphere. Well, here we are,
April 2011, and I am about to launch a new part of my blog the
Setting the Record Straight podcasts. I have put together these
podcasts to reach out to those interested in hearing more thoughts
on oil sands operations in Alberta. With the upcoming federal
election, much is at stake; and with important decisions ahead
regarding development of the resource, it is vitally important that
discussions and decisions regarding development of the oil sands be
fact-based. This is my reason for writing on Setting the Record
Straight and now podcasting. Stay tuned over the next weeks as we
post new recordings. I also wanted to thank you for being part of
the discussion. If you have any questions or comments, please
direct them to info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment
below.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Business Modeling: Should It Be Precise, Accurate, Or Relevant?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNMFbjN2bQ In a recent professional
forum, we had a great, interactive discussion about the importance
of relevance, accuracy, and precision in business modeling. In this
case, the business model used Activity-Based Cost principles. Over
the years, Ive observed discussions become very heated when, in
reality, the participants were in agreement on over 90% of
the
forum, we had a great, interactive discussion about the importance
of relevance, accuracy, and precision in business modeling. In this
case, the business model used Activity-Based Cost principles. Over
the years, Ive observed discussions become very heated when, in
reality, the participants were in agreement on over 90% of
the
What God has Spoken, Let it be True
God speaks to you! Even if you dont know it! But when it
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
A Breath of Fresh Air
Over the past few years, the oil sands industry dealt with
many campaigns demonizing the industry. Recent months have seen
continued and increased efforts to pressure corporations and
government in the U.S. and other international markets to declare
themselves against oil sands development and to avoid the oil sands
product. It is unfortunate that many users of the oil sands product
are unaware of the amount they rely on this great resource, having
limited awareness of energy issues and what the oil sands are doing
to reduce our environmental footprint. From what I have seen, this
has resulted in embarrassing situations when the users need to
retract their statements after discovering how the oil sands are a
key energy source for their operations and that the oil sands are
not "dirty" after all. As a reader of my blog, you know that Ive
often used this medium to express my frustration with such
campaigns in an attempt to educate readers about the misinformation
they are often fed. Ultimately, I want to create a balanced
conversation on issues surrounding oil sands development. The
latest campaigning going on in Europe is no different from many of
the campaigns we have seen in the past. However, I did discover a
breath of fresh air amongst the propaganda. Outside the European
parliament in Brussels, ENGOs have posted signage discouraging the
development of Canadian oil sands. In connection with their
displays, they are encouraging citizens to write to their appointed
Member of European Parliament (MEP) and call for the European Union
to ban the importation of Canadian oil sands crude. Their
campaigning has been successful and several constituents wrote to
Roger Helmer, MEP for Brussels and East Midlands. His response, the
breath of fresh air I was referring to, is worth writing about. On
his personal blog, similarly titled to mine, Straight Talking, MEP
Roger Helmer posted a thought-provoking response to the anti-oil
sands propaganda and several letters he received from constituents
in a post titled After the Nuclear Scare: The Tar Sands Scare. He
thanked the constituents for their concern but pointed out several
flaws in their argument and told these individuals that this issue
needs to be put into perspective. Quoting from Mr. Helmers letter,
Canada is a civilized, environment-conscious and democratic
country, and I have every confidence that they will manage this oil
sands industry in a responsible way it is not my place to
interfere in their internal affairs. Nor am I prepared, in these
times of serious energy-security risks, to cut the EU off from a
potentially important new energy source. It is not often that we
see such truth in black and white print, and its refreshing to see
others across the world recognize Canadas significant achievements
in the responsible development of this important resource. The
industry believes that it is vital to have conversations about
these issues. Mr. Helmer further points out that, although he
received a handful of letters of complaint about Canadas oil sands,
he would hate to think about how many hed receive should the lights
go out. So, thank you Roger Helmer for your thoughtful response
letter to concerned constituents. I hope it helps shed some light
and helps them reconsider their position and, at the very least,
gets them thinking more objectively about energy use and energy
sources as the world is beginning to discover there are no
impact-free energy sources. The most we can hope for is
environmentally responsible development, whatever that development
is. And the oil sands can, and should, continue to play an
important role in providing a secure energy supply.
many campaigns demonizing the industry. Recent months have seen
continued and increased efforts to pressure corporations and
government in the U.S. and other international markets to declare
themselves against oil sands development and to avoid the oil sands
product. It is unfortunate that many users of the oil sands product
are unaware of the amount they rely on this great resource, having
limited awareness of energy issues and what the oil sands are doing
to reduce our environmental footprint. From what I have seen, this
has resulted in embarrassing situations when the users need to
retract their statements after discovering how the oil sands are a
key energy source for their operations and that the oil sands are
not "dirty" after all. As a reader of my blog, you know that Ive
often used this medium to express my frustration with such
campaigns in an attempt to educate readers about the misinformation
they are often fed. Ultimately, I want to create a balanced
conversation on issues surrounding oil sands development. The
latest campaigning going on in Europe is no different from many of
the campaigns we have seen in the past. However, I did discover a
breath of fresh air amongst the propaganda. Outside the European
parliament in Brussels, ENGOs have posted signage discouraging the
development of Canadian oil sands. In connection with their
displays, they are encouraging citizens to write to their appointed
Member of European Parliament (MEP) and call for the European Union
to ban the importation of Canadian oil sands crude. Their
campaigning has been successful and several constituents wrote to
Roger Helmer, MEP for Brussels and East Midlands. His response, the
breath of fresh air I was referring to, is worth writing about. On
his personal blog, similarly titled to mine, Straight Talking, MEP
Roger Helmer posted a thought-provoking response to the anti-oil
sands propaganda and several letters he received from constituents
in a post titled After the Nuclear Scare: The Tar Sands Scare. He
thanked the constituents for their concern but pointed out several
flaws in their argument and told these individuals that this issue
needs to be put into perspective. Quoting from Mr. Helmers letter,
Canada is a civilized, environment-conscious and democratic
country, and I have every confidence that they will manage this oil
sands industry in a responsible way it is not my place to
interfere in their internal affairs. Nor am I prepared, in these
times of serious energy-security risks, to cut the EU off from a
potentially important new energy source. It is not often that we
see such truth in black and white print, and its refreshing to see
others across the world recognize Canadas significant achievements
in the responsible development of this important resource. The
industry believes that it is vital to have conversations about
these issues. Mr. Helmer further points out that, although he
received a handful of letters of complaint about Canadas oil sands,
he would hate to think about how many hed receive should the lights
go out. So, thank you Roger Helmer for your thoughtful response
letter to concerned constituents. I hope it helps shed some light
and helps them reconsider their position and, at the very least,
gets them thinking more objectively about energy use and energy
sources as the world is beginning to discover there are no
impact-free energy sources. The most we can hope for is
environmentally responsible development, whatever that development
is. And the oil sands can, and should, continue to play an
important role in providing a secure energy supply.
Simple Rules for Cost Allocation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ka_kzJk0YE Invariably, when the
subject of costing comes up, the discussion evolves to a discussion
of possible allocation bases, or ways that cost can be distributed
to products. However, this polite discussion often degenerates into
arguments (could we say battles) over whos doing what to whom with
product cost. To keep these management discussions polite,
subject of costing comes up, the discussion evolves to a discussion
of possible allocation bases, or ways that cost can be distributed
to products. However, this polite discussion often degenerates into
arguments (could we say battles) over whos doing what to whom with
product cost. To keep these management discussions polite,
Still Going Strong
I often refer to the results of The Energy Resources
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Conservation Boards (ERCB) findings in my presentations and I was
happy to see this year that the results highlighted another solid
year and a bright futurefor our industry. The report, Albertas
Reserves 2010 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2011-2020, showed over
2,300 successful oil wells were drilled in 2010 more than double
from 2009. Furthermore, according to the report, the total amount
of oil sands produced represents an 8 per cent increase since 2009
with 589 million barrels being the 2010 yearly total (i.e., on
average, 1.61 MBbl/d). These are great numbers. This means that our
industry is continuing to deliver economic benefits for the
province and across the country. And, the expectation is that these
numbers will just continue to grow. The ERCB forecasts a total of
1.3 billion barrels per year (i.e., on average, 3.56 MBbl/d) by
2020. The results underline the need for our resource to meet
growing energy demands. Since 1967 when the industry began, Alberta
has produced 7.5 billion barrels of raw crude bitumen from the oil
sands and crude oil production has produced 16 billion barrels. I
know that our industry will continue to play a key role as an
economic driver through the development of this great resource. For
more information on the report and other highlights, please visit
www.ercb.ca.
Hidden Money in Your Business Part 3: Overhead Cost Reduction Opportunities
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHEmn4E1jPg In my last two posts, I
discussed powerful questions to find cost reduction or cost
optimization opportunities at an activity and business process
level. These questions focus attention on Cost Drivers, the reasons
why we do work and get current results. However, these questions
are only one portion of the whole picture. They focus
discussed powerful questions to find cost reduction or cost
optimization opportunities at an activity and business process
level. These questions focus attention on Cost Drivers, the reasons
why we do work and get current results. However, these questions
are only one portion of the whole picture. They focus
Hidden Money in Your Business Part 4: Customer Value versus Customer Cost
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHXYg0EMzoM In this series of posts,
I have discussed powerful questions to find cost reduction or cost
optimization opportunities at an activity and business process
level. Then I went on to explore cost reduction opportunities in
product overhead. But I have saved the best for last. In the past,
business was about making or delivering
I have discussed powerful questions to find cost reduction or cost
optimization opportunities at an activity and business process
level. Then I went on to explore cost reduction opportunities in
product overhead. But I have saved the best for last. In the past,
business was about making or delivering
Cost Reduction: Where to Find Real Cost Reduction Opportunities
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QYGCD6aaoM As a Financial Controller
in a couple of companies, I had a lot of responsibility. In
general, I fulfilled my responsibilities well. But there was always
one area that I struggled with, cost reduction. In one sense, all
expenses went through my organization. Payroll, we paid everyone in
the facility. Fixed assets, we knew
in a couple of companies, I had a lot of responsibility. In
general, I fulfilled my responsibilities well. But there was always
one area that I struggled with, cost reduction. In one sense, all
expenses went through my organization. Payroll, we paid everyone in
the facility. Fixed assets, we knew
On The Ground Issues Resolution - Podcast 1
On my first podcast I wanted to give you details on the
processes that are just as important to the success of the oil
sands as new technologies. Im referring to the on-the-ground issues
resolution process and community consultations that earn and
maintain our industrys social licence. As readers of my blog know,
these are topics I come by naturally because consulting with
stakeholders and resolving community issues are the fundamental
reasons behind OSDGs existence. The first podcast of five has been
posted. Please have a listen. If you have any questions or
comments, please direct them to info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave
a comment below. Thanks again for listening.
processes that are just as important to the success of the oil
sands as new technologies. Im referring to the on-the-ground issues
resolution process and community consultations that earn and
maintain our industrys social licence. As readers of my blog know,
these are topics I come by naturally because consulting with
stakeholders and resolving community issues are the fundamental
reasons behind OSDGs existence. The first podcast of five has been
posted. Please have a listen. If you have any questions or
comments, please direct them to info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave
a comment below. Thanks again for listening.
The TEAM Principle - Podcast 3
In the third edition of the Setting the Record Straight
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
podcast, Im pleased to discuss cooperation among oil sands
organizations. This is an important subject because unlike most
competitive industries, producers in the region are highly aware
that working togetheron non-competitive mattersis an advantage. My
members understand cooperation benefits the environment, the people
of the region and the industry. To hear more about how we are
working together, please in tune in. As always, if you have any
questions or comments, please direct them to
info@oilsandsdevelopers.ca or leave a comment below. Thanks again
for listening.
Exciting News for the Oil Sands Developers Group
June 1st will be an exciting day at the Oil Sands Developers
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
Group this is the day we officially welcome our new executive
director, Ken Chapman. After an extensive search, Ken joins us with
a versatile background in public policy, facilitation and
consultation. Kens extensive experience as a lawyer, a consummate
political analyst and social justice advocate has allowed him to
contribute to building thriving communities across Canada. We are
thrilled that he will be working out of the OSDG office in Fort
McMurray to help build a flourishing oil sands community for the
people who live, work and play in Wood Buffalo. His primary focus
will be facilitating collaboration between OSDG and our key
stakeholders in the region. Im looking forward to getting to know
him while we continue finding solutions to the issues surrounding
oil sands development. Please join me in welcoming Ken!
Mary - An Ordinary Person used by God
We often rule ourselves out of doing things saying, God wont
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
Hark The Herald
Ben takes a good look at the song Hark The Herald by Charles
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Mary - An Ordinary Person used by God
We often rule ourselves out of doing things saying, God wont
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
What God has Spoken, Let it be True
God speaks to you! Even if you dont know it! But when it
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
Simple Obedience
The Christmas story is filled with people who listen to God.
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
O Come All Ye Faithful
Today Simon looks at the truth behind the popular carol "O
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Hark The Herald
Ben takes a good look at the song Hark The Herald by Charles
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Present Day Relationships
You have choices about who you invite into your life and how
you interact. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
you interact. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
The Triggering Effect Part 3: Resentments
Resentments are like burrs in a saddle blanket, if you don't
get rid of them they fester into an infection. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
get rid of them they fester into an infection. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
Your Life's Baggage Part 3: Are you using a cart?
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this blog you had the opportunity to
identify the exterior shell of your bags and how that is a metaphor
for what life has been like for you, and what beliefs, feelings and
skills you may be carrying. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
identify the exterior shell of your bags and how that is a metaphor
for what life has been like for you, and what beliefs, feelings and
skills you may be carrying. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
The Power of Secrets
By admitting the reality of what is, you deflate the power of
secrets. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
secrets. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
The Triggering Effect Part 4: Feelings
Recovery is the ability to tolerate your feelings without the
need to medicate, or engage in self-destructive or self-defeating
behaviors and thoughts. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
need to medicate, or engage in self-destructive or self-defeating
behaviors and thoughts. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Biology of Caring
The brain is wired to react empathetically tosomeone in pain
in order to warn others of danger and elicit help. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
in order to warn others of danger and elicit help. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
Understanding the Pain of Abandonment
Abandonment experiences and boundary violations are in no way
indictments of a child's innate goodness and value. Instead, they
reveal the flawed thinking, false beliefs, and impaired behaviors
of those who hurt them. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
indictments of a child's innate goodness and value. Instead, they
reveal the flawed thinking, false beliefs, and impaired behaviors
of those who hurt them. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
O Come All Ye Faithful
Today Simon looks at the truth behind the popular carol "O
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics
It's a good feeling to know you can rely on your mom or dad -
someone who's in control when things start to feel out of control.
But some kids don't know that feeling. The reason: They have a
parent who's not in control. And that parent is not in control
because he or she is an alcoholic. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
someone who's in control when things start to feel out of control.
But some kids don't know that feeling. The reason: They have a
parent who's not in control. And that parent is not in control
because he or she is an alcoholic. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
What God has Spoken, Let it be True
God speaks to you! Even if you dont know it! But when it
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
Difficult Family Relationships: Staying Connected with Limitations
How do you re-enter the arena of family relationships and be
true to who you are and what you believe? Primary Topic: Parenting
read more
true to who you are and what you believe? Primary Topic: Parenting
read more
Women and Addiction: From Betty Ford to Amy Winehouse
In 1978, a year after she left the White House and at the
time of her 60th birthday, the wife of President Gerald Ford, Betty
Ford, found that her drinking and use of prescription pain
medications had drastically increased. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
time of her 60th birthday, the wife of President Gerald Ford, Betty
Ford, found that her drinking and use of prescription pain
medications had drastically increased. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
Deceived: Denial In the Face of Truth
Partners deny in an attempt to hang on to what is really an
illusion, the fantasy that all is really okay. Primary Topic: Sex
read more
illusion, the fantasy that all is really okay. Primary Topic: Sex
read more
Simple Obedience
The Christmas story is filled with people who listen to God.
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
Lois Wilson Story - Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation
The Lois Wilson Story - When Love Is Not Enough Primary
Topic: Addiction read more
Topic: Addiction read more
The Triggering Effect Part 2: Romanticizing the Behaviors
Romanticizing involves glamorizing using behaviors and, in
the moment, totally forgetting about the negative consequences.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
the moment, totally forgetting about the negative consequences.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Parenting Under the Influence
Ways that drug and alcohol abuse affect children Primary
Topic: Addiction read more
Topic: Addiction read more
Camp Mariposa
Camp Mariposa for children affected by addiction in the
family Primary Topic: Addiction read more
family Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Deceived: Facing Sexual Betrayal, Lies and Secrets
No matter their drug of choice, men and women who act out
sexually leave their partners reeling in fear, rage, incredible
shame, and isolation. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
sexually leave their partners reeling in fear, rage, incredible
shame, and isolation. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Children of Addiction
Children living with addiction in their familyneed to know
that the addiction and the resulting behavior is not their fault.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
that the addiction and the resulting behavior is not their fault.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Best Little Boy in the World
Michael was doing very well in school. In fact, he was the
brightest kid in class, the teacher's favorite, one of the best
behaved. He never created any disciplinary problems and always hung
out with the good crowd. The best little boy in the world. "Why
can't we all be like Michael and sit quietly?" Sister Gertrude
would say in her most melodious voice. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
brightest kid in class, the teacher's favorite, one of the best
behaved. He never created any disciplinary problems and always hung
out with the good crowd. The best little boy in the world. "Why
can't we all be like Michael and sit quietly?" Sister Gertrude
would say in her most melodious voice. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
Christmas Message from 1944
This is a time not just for giving but also graciously
receiving. Keep realistic expectations and let go of the shoulds.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
receiving. Keep realistic expectations and let go of the shoulds.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Deceived: Denial and Minimizing
Denying, minimizing, and rationalizing are the most natural
responses to living with someone acting out an addictive disorder.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
responses to living with someone acting out an addictive disorder.
Primary Topic: Addiction read more
The Triggering Effect
Once the roller coaster car gets to a certain spot in the
track, a threshold is met, there is no turning back, and it starts
the downward loop - a relapse. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
track, a threshold is met, there is no turning back, and it starts
the downward loop - a relapse. Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
The Triggering Effect Part 5: Loss
By the time you get to recovery, you have had multiple losses
in your life, often related to childhood, many times due to being
raised with abuse, addiction, mental illness, etc. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
in your life, often related to childhood, many times due to being
raised with abuse, addiction, mental illness, etc. Primary Topic:
Addiction read more
The Triggering Effect Part 6: Slippery People, Places, or Situations
Know your triggers and make a plan accordingly. In the face
of a trigger, what do you need to do? Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
of a trigger, what do you need to do? Primary Topic: Addiction read
more
Deceived: Denial Rationalizing
Denial induces numbness. Now couple your need for denial with
the fact that sex addicts are masters of misdirection. Primary
Topic: Addiction read more
the fact that sex addicts are masters of misdirection. Primary
Topic: Addiction read more
The Emotional Injury of Distorted Boundaries
We must understand that our abandonment experiences and
boundary violations were in no way indictment of our innate
goodness and value. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
boundary violations were in no way indictment of our innate
goodness and value. Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Your Life's Baggage Part 1: What are you carrying?
Think about the baggage you take with you on your life
journey - what are you carrying? Do you need to consider repacking
your bags? Primary Topic: Addiction read more
journey - what are you carrying? Do you need to consider repacking
your bags? Primary Topic: Addiction read more
Your Life's Baggage Part 2: What beliefs, feelings and skills are you carrying?
In Part 1, you got to identify what the exterior of your bags
look like and how that is a metaphor for what life has been like
for you. Now go inside your bags and take a look at the beliefs,
feelings, and skills you may be carrying. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
look like and how that is a metaphor for what life has been like
for you. Now go inside your bags and take a look at the beliefs,
feelings, and skills you may be carrying. Primary Topic: Addiction
read more
Hark The Herald
Ben takes a good look at the song Hark The Herald by Charles
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Mary - An Ordinary Person used by God
We often rule ourselves out of doing things saying, God wont
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Simple Obedience
The Christmas story is filled with people who listen to God.
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
One of these people is Mary, who listens to God, and obeys him
despite the costs. She also does it with a serving heart. We read
about her immediate acceptance of Gods plan in Luke when Angel
Gabriel brings her a very important message. Obeying God seems so
easy in principle but putting obedience into action is often much
harder. So how can we be like Mary in our obedience to God?
What God has Spoken, Let it be True
God speaks to you! Even if you dont know it! But when it
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
comes down to us obeying God, some of us can shy away and not
really act upon His will. In Luke, Mary is a perfect example of
obedience to Gods will by the way she takes up the response of may
everything you have said about me come true! She is faced with
abandonment but instead of shying away from what God has said, she
obeys his will without looking at what could go wrong. Are you
willing to sacrifice everything, regardless of the outcome?
O Come All Ye Faithful
Today Simon looks at the truth behind the popular carol "O
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Come All Ye Faithful", seeing how its message is echoed in the
words of John chapter 1.
Mary - An Ordinary Person used by God
We often rule ourselves out of doing things saying, God wont
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
use me, Im not good enough or gifted enough. In Luke 1:26-38, we
see that Mary did the same thing but allowed her trust in Gods
plans to win through and the most amazing thing happened. God works
through people and situations, we least expect him to.
Hark The Herald
Ben takes a good look at the song Hark The Herald by Charles
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Wesley. Each line of the song is packed with meaning and Ben,
taking each line in turn, unpacks for us some of what we are
declaring when we sing the famous Christmas carol.
Monday, December 26, 2011
12 Places to Find Internships - Advice
You don't need a search party to find the perfect internship.
Take advantage of the resources you already have at your fingertips
to increase your options.
Take advantage of the resources you already have at your fingertips
to increase your options.
Getting Your Ideal Internship: Consulting - Insider guide
As a consulting intern, be prepared to dive headfirst into an
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.
3 Things Employers Look For in an Interview - Advice
Interviewers are hoping to explore a few basic areas. Confirm
what they are already predisposed to believe: that hiring you is a
wise move.
what they are already predisposed to believe: that hiring you is a
wise move.
Training On The Job: Ask About Your Options - Blog posts
Advancing your skills and education is always a smart career
move. Here's how to ask your employer about on-the-job training and
tuition reimbursement.
move. Here's how to ask your employer about on-the-job training and
tuition reimbursement.
Why You Should Have a Job in College - Blog posts
Holding down a job while you're still an undergrad gives you
great experience before you embark on your post-college, full-time
position-not to mention a few other perks.
great experience before you embark on your post-college, full-time
position-not to mention a few other perks.
An Elf's Cover Letter - Blog posts
Ever wonder what an application to work in Santa's workshop
would look like? Here's your answer.
would look like? Here's your answer.
Email Etiquette Advice From an Unlikely Source - Blog posts
Career advice can come from where you least expect it. It's
not only career experts who can provide professional
insights.
not only career experts who can provide professional
insights.
Getting Your Ideal Internship: Consulting - Insider guide
As a consulting intern, be prepared to dive headfirst into an
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.
industry, quickly get your bearings, and find a solution to the
questions at hand-just as consultants do with each new project. In
the process, you'll apply coursework you never thought you'd use
and see what it's like to manage the demands of clients. Plus,
you'll be on the fast track to full-time employment: Most firms
hope to extend full-time offers to interns that are up to snuff.
This Insider Guide will show you how to navigate the recruitment
process, get the internship, wow the higher-ups, and snag that
full-time offer.
Breaking Down the Best Work Music Genres - Blog posts
In the WetFeet office, we all have earbuds plugged in for the
majority of the day. But what kind of tunes will make you the most
productive? We find out.
majority of the day. But what kind of tunes will make you the most
productive? We find out.
Handling Rejection After the Job Interview - Blog posts
Don't let a job rejection get you down. Here's some advice on
what your course of action should be after you're turned down for a
position.
what your course of action should be after you're turned down for a
position.
Holiday Out of Office Message Etiquette - Blog posts
Out of office messages are vital in the business world.
Here's how to craft one around the holidays, or any other time of
year.
Here's how to craft one around the holidays, or any other time of
year.
5 Things to Do On Your Holiday Time Off - Blog posts
Here are a few ways to use your time off from work or school
wisely.
wisely.
What is a Core Competency? - Blog posts
Our editor researches this common management and recruiting
phrase and explains why it's crucial to know an organization's core
competencies before you interview.
phrase and explains why it's crucial to know an organization's core
competencies before you interview.
How To Identify a Shady Internship - Advice
Some positions that might look like internships are really
just part-time temp jobs available to almost anyone. Use these nine
tips if you're having any doubts.
just part-time temp jobs available to almost anyone. Use these nine
tips if you're having any doubts.
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