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21 Oct

A friend in need

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A few months ago, I met a woman who said she’d grown weary of depending on the kindness of friends. Often disappointed, even devastated, by the lack of consistency in her friendships, she decided to tough-it-out alone. In her words, “There would be no more half-hearted words of encouragement or...
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14 Oct

What are you waiting for?

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Waiting is woven through the fabric of our lives. We wait for traffic lights to change, wait in line at our favorite eateries, and wait for the weekend to begin. However, at some point our waiting becomes uniquely tied to the issues of our lives. We wait for things to...
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07 Oct

When the lost is found

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When the lost is found… A few months ago I lost my internet connection. When I called my provider they said the situation needed a technician. But unfortunately a technician would not be available until the next day. Somewhat annoyed by the delay, I left home in a huff and...
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30 Sep

Not proving our worth, just living it

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I recently saw the movie Belle. Based on a true story, Dido Elizabeth Belle is the biracial child of a black slave and an English aristocrat. Her mother dies and her dutiful father sees to it that Belle is given a life of privilege despite the racial tensions of her...
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22 Sep

Redemptive Reminiscing

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This past week I went back to my hometown to attend two funerals. My Aunt Lovelle and my Aunt Dorothy passed within 24 hours of each other. Their sudden and almost synchronized loss was very difficult for my dad. As I spent time with him, we shared memories of my...
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