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Wednesday; September 5

          Do we put too much emphasis on being the brightest kid in the classroom?   Do we feel that if we can confound those around us that we have accomplished something special?   Sure, being intelligent and articulate is a blessing, but it is also important to understand that being understood is the ultimate goal.   In his book “The Trust Edge” , David Horsager quotes Colin Powell as saying, “Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers who can cut through the argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everyone can understand”.     When it comes to leadership, understandability is more important than brilliance.           There have been a lot of books written through the years that try to explain life.   Many really intelligent people have offered incredible insights into how to be successful.   Yet, there is one book that is the definitive answer to the question of “What is life?”.   The Bible is the complete guide to life.   Interestingly, while it is a book that c