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17 Nov

Note to Self: Be Kind Anyway!

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A recent experience reminded me that doing an act of kindness doesn’t guarantee how someone else will act. I checked the rule book. In Ephesians 4:32, it said, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Unfortunately, we all break the...
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10 Nov

When the Unthinkable Meets the Unmatched

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If something goes too far, looks too difficult, or takes too long, say hello to the unthinkable.  This is a meet-up I’d rather miss.  And yet, eventually we each encounter an experience we are hoping to avoid. Last week, I received phone calls about ill loved ones.  Each conversation brought...
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03 Nov

What Sharpens Your Edge?

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edge (ej) n. 1:the cutting side of a blade 2: keenness or intensity of desire or enjoyment Is there an area of your life where neglect has crept in and taken a seat? It’s a sneaky little thing. It introduces itself as a harmless break to a healthy habit. But...
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27 Oct

Just When You Least Expect It

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The past is often spoken of as a part of our lives to leave behind. However, sometimes what once was points to what will be again. Is there a reconnection you are hoping to make? If your attempts have been unsuccessful, I know the feeling. While in undergrad at the...
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20 Oct

The Haves and Have Nots

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While chatting in a friend’s backyard, I noticed a large number of flower pots. Some of the pots had full blooms — evidence of the care they received and their potential. Other pots were flowerless. They either contained dry soil or were empty. The flowering containers were eye-catching. However, the...
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