Tag Archives: personal responsibility

Just do what you can

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Many small acts of faithfulness have a ripple effect even beyond our own small sphere. Continue reading →

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Choices and consequences

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

While we may recognize our responsibility to accept the consequences of our own choices, but what about when the choices of others impact us? What about when we don’t like those choices? What is our responsibility then? Continue reading →

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Shame, shame

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The Bible tells us that we are all guilty of sin. 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,  Romans 3:23 (NIV) The dictionary tells us these definitions: GUILT – noun The fact or state of having … Continue reading →

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Who is responsible?

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

[This article was originally posted in June of 2016. Unfortunately, it is even more germane today.] If two groups of people, each a leader with followers, pass on the street and one leader shouts at the other, “You stink! You’re … Continue reading →

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All right, who’s responsible for this mess?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

If two groups of people, each a leader with followers, pass on the street and one leader shouts at the other, “You stink! You’re ugly and stupid!” This would be rude, but not a crime, not even if his followers join … Continue reading →

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I hate leafblowers!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I hate leaf blowers. They are noisy, intrusive and they blow up dirt and dust while accomplishing nothing besides blowing your leaves into someone else’s yard. As I walked along this morning, autumn leaves crunching underfoot, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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In defense of Control Freaks

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

“Oh, you know her, she’s got control issues!” How many times have you, your friends or co-workers made a similar comment about someone you know? We’ve all got control freaks in our lives. You know the ones: a boss who … Continue reading →

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Building on a Foundation of Sand

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I read two rather disturbing articles in this morning’s paper. They were unconnected, except that each is a symptom of our current culture. The first was a report of the sentencing of a woman who had been convicted of assisting … Continue reading →

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