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jgordonduncan

@jgordonduncan

I'm a husband, father, runner, writer, pastor, consultant, and entrepreneur.

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@jgordonduncan Jan 24, 2018, 1:14 AM UTC

Wanting to Remain Anonymous While In Pain Steemchurch Steemitchurch

I had the enormous privilege of attending an overnight pastor’s retreat earlier this week. Present were a group of men who I see only every twelve months, yet they remember my prayers year in and yea…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 18, 2018, 12:28 PM UTC

If Physical Training is of Value, Why Doesn't the Church Talk About It More? Steemitchurch

1 Timothy 4:8 For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Paul makes a wonderful point in t…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 17, 2018, 2:20 PM UTC

Snow, Mudslides, and Forest Fires Emphasize the Need for Great Customer Service and Employee Appreciation

Customer service in the world of the 2018 American winter is more important than ever. Our headlines are full of winter hurricanes, mudslides, and forest fires. In fact, I am presently writing this a…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 15, 2018, 12:56 PM UTC

Play to the End - A Life Lesson from the Vikings/Saints Playoff Game

Last night, the New Orleans Saints had their playoff game wrapped up…until they didn’t. With 10 seconds to go, all they had to do was stop the Vikings on one more play and their 17-point comeback wou…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 12, 2018, 11:32 PM UTC

A New Subscription Based Gospel Journal

Several of you have been following along with the launch of Gospel Rich Books. They provide resources, blogs, books, and other items consistent with their namesake. Excitedly, Gospel Rich Books is la…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 11, 2018, 11:59 AM UTC

Create One Disciplined Day a Week to Get More Accomplished

Creating a day of discipline will enable you to be more a more effective leader, owner, pastor, writer, etc. Let me explain. Today (Thursday, but for you, it could be any other day) is a day that I s…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 10, 2018, 1:43 PM UTC

An Epileptic asks, "What are you doing to keep your brain healthy?"

Each day, I wake up knowing that I have one of two options mentally and physically: actively engage my mind and body or watch both of them deteriorate. Here is what I mean. I am thankful for my meds…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 9, 2018, 11:24 PM UTC

Honoring the Passing of Dr. R.C. Sproul

As some of you may or may not be aware, Dr. R.C. Sproul passed away recently. As a theologian, professor, author, and pastor, he was a spiritual mentor to millions of people. The Gospel Rich Books re…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 9, 2018, 11:46 AM UTC

How to Fight the Loneliness of Leadership

Starting and owning a business is lonely, hard work, and without support, it is easy to be discouraged. In the past 15 years, I’ve started four businesses and two non-profits. Each has begun with gre…

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@jgordonduncan Jan 8, 2018, 8:38 PM UTC

The NFL's Safety Policy at Odds with Team's Desires to Win

I am obviously not a pro football player, but I do know (from personal experience) that the potential future results of multiple concussions are seizures, memory loss, etc. Watching what occurred in…

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