Monday, November 16, 2009

Romans Chapter 6 (personalized version)

Romans 6 (New King James Version)

Romans 6

Dead to Sin, Alive to God
1 What shall I say then? Shall I continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall I who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do I not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore I was buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so I also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if I have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly I also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that my old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that I should no longer be slaves of sin. 7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if I died with Christ, I believe that I shall also live with Him,9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise I also, reckon myself to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Therefore do not let sin reign in my mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present my members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present myself to God as being alive from the dead, and my members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14For sin shall not have dominion over me, for I am not under law but under grace.
From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of God

15 What then? Shall I sin because I am not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do I not know that to whom I present myself slaves to obey, I am that one’s slaves whom I obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? 17 But God be thanked that though I was slaves of sin, yet I obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which I was delivered. 18 And having been set free from sin, I became slaves of righteousness. 19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of my flesh. For just as I presented my members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to morelawlessness, so now present my members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.
20 For when I was slaves of sin, I was free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did I have then in the things of which I am now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, I have my fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God iseternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Top 10 Qualities of a Great Pharmacist

Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and fill bottles. Their roles increasingly are evolving to deal more with doctors and patients to determine the most appropriate drug regimens. To be successful in the industry, a pharmacist must have:

  • 1. Communication Skills: A great pharmacist should have excellent communication skills and be able to speak on a professional level with peers and doctors, as well as in laymen's terms to patients. A great pharmacist is also able to communicate with people despite possible language barriers and other factors of diversity.
  • 2. Interpersonal Skills: A great pharmacist should have excellent interpersonal skills, as they deal with doctors, patients, and other staff on a daily basis.
  • 3. Leadership Skills: A great pharmacist has strong leadership skills and is able to supervise the work of technicians and assistants. They take charge when problems arise and can handle the stress of any difficult situation.
  • 4. Analytical Skills: A great pharmacist has sharp analytical skills and can easily reach conclusions based on information presented by patients and doctors, as well as from new research.
  • 5. A Good Memory: A great pharmacist has an excellent memory and is able to easily recall hundreds of drugs, side effects, and interactions.
  • 6. Conscientiousness: A great pharmacist pays close attention to detail and is conscious of everything they do on the job. They understand that every aspect of their work can seriously affect a patient's health.
  • 7. Counseling Skills: A great pharmacist is able to counsel patients on how their prescribed drugs work and what to expect while taking them. They act as educators to the public on how medications help the body.
  • 8. Scientific Aptitude: A great pharmacist has a solid background in science, including chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. They are able to employ skills learned in these classes in their everyday work and are also able to learn new scientific concepts easily.
  • 9. Interest in Continuing Education: A great pharmacist pursues continuing education opportunities not only because it is a requirement to maintain licensure, but also because they are interested in new research and developments in the industry. They keep up with research journals and other relevant news.
  • 10. Computer Skills: A great pharmacist has excellent computer skills and can use software programs to take new orders, find drug information, and manage inventory, among other tasks.