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Family

Why Bother to Accept?

Last night was another Macek Maverick phone call. My sister who initiated these weekly, now biweekly calls, told us that the fourth anniversary of these family phone calls is coming up. Four years have gone by since the inception of these phone connections and I almost missed out on participating in these rich, interpersonal calls.…
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A Mighty Fortress
Marriage

Why Bother Dismantling Defenses?

 We all have our defenses and for good reasons. At different junctures in our lives, we’ve all felt the stinging effects of being taken advantage of, lied to, and physically or mentally hurt. As a result, we build our forts, so to speak, to keep others out and to keep ourselves safe.  A Call to…
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Communication

Why Bother Leading With Your Ears?

It’s been said that communication is key to relationships and I agree. Therefore, if  relationships hinge on our ability to communicate with others, then it is imperative that we know the best way to communicate with anyone.  What’s Your Style? For the sake of ease; communication styles can be condensed down to four different varieties.…
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Faith

Why Bother Letting Ourselves off the Hook?

If I were to sit and mull over all the stupid things I’ve said and done in my life, I imagine looking a little bit like Job, sitting in the dirt scraping my skin with a broken piece of pottery. The story of Job is a sad one. After he had lost his family and…
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