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Forgiving is unfair and brutal.

When we’ve screwed up really bad, seeking forgiveness is the only option left to us. Usually we feel dreadful remorse for our action. If only I could rewind time, I’d do everything differently! I can’t believe I did this! If only I knew now what I knew then, I wouldn’t have behaved like that! But… Read More Forgiving is unfair and brutal.

September 17, 2009November 10, 2009 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Imbalanced and Evil Christianity

I have been following the blog of a couple of ladies who have left the faith because of the guilt laden and legalistic (and I will say heretical) patriarchy movement festering the corners of Christianity. Their courage and faith journey is documented with humor and poignant sorrow. I am rebuked and strengthened by their words.… Read More Imbalanced and Evil Christianity

July 3, 2009July 3, 2009 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Follow the Leader

I’ve been thinking and thinking about leadership per my post here.  I ask myself this: “What is it that makes people follow others?” “Some leaders didn’t want to lead, but were “forced” into it by necessity. So, its not always desire to lead that makes a leader.” “Some leaders are notoriously bad at management, so… Read More Follow the Leader

June 30, 2009June 30, 2009 kbonikowsky2 Comments

Radical Man!

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. I don’t think you’re deceitful or vain, do you?” How’s that for a pick up line? Those are the words Scott Resnick wrote me fifteen years ago in college. I will never forget his wit. Scott died… Read More Radical Man!

June 10, 2009May 5, 2022 kbonikowsky4 Comments

Thinking about Leading

My pastor asked me about using the program I run at church as a means to train leaders for our church and community. As a result, I’ve been contemplating the difference between a leader and a follower. For my benefit, I’d like to do a series of posts exploring specific traits that a person can… Read More Thinking about Leading

May 21, 2009 kbonikowsky1 Comment

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