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Faith

Why Bother to Unburden Ourselves?

I like keeping my life simple, uncomplicated and unencumbered. I don’t clutter my house with knick-knacks, I don’t keep ill-fitting clothes hanging in my closet, and I am selective to what I say “yes” to; what I really want to do, instead of what others think I ought to do.  My life has not always…
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Communication

Why Bother Reconciling?

Our sin wrecked world has a way of fracturing families. My father’s suicide did great damage to my family, but thankfully, there was an opportunity presented to all of us which led some of us to reconstruct our relationships with each other.      Receptive Just before my dad ended his life, our family was…
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Faith

Why Bother With Confidence?

I was a timid child and sensitive to the noise and commotion produced in our large household populated by my parents and six siblings. There was always the constant racket of doors slamming, siblings arguing and my baby brother squalling. Consequently, I sought safety from the chaos and cacophony in one of two places; behind…
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Faith

Why Bother Knowing Who We Know?

I graduated from a two year college, then a four year college and then earned my teaching certification. I journeyed through academia in order to reach my goal of becoming an employable citizen, specifically, a public school teacher.  Practical Experience I’d experienced teaching before earning my official certification to teach. I’d homeschooled my sons and…
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