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In simple terms

January 10, 2023 Dot

I came across this quote in a document I was reading at work, and it’s stuck with me. If you can’t explain it in simple

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Understandable

February 9, 2022 Dot

Earlier today on Bellshill Salvation Army Band’s Facebook page I shared some devotions. I’d like to share those devotions with you tonight. Speak properly, and in as

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Programmer #2

May 5, 2018 Dot

An old one but just as true today as it was when I first saw it many years ago: One of these days customers will

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Talking plainly

November 29, 2017 Dot

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

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Second nature

February 25, 2017 Dot

Do you remember when you were learning to ride a bike and it seemed so difficult you wondered if you’d ever master it? How about

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