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Faith

Why Bother With Humility?

The other day, I read this statement, “Some virtues are only seen in affliction.” These few words caused me to pause, ruminate and ask myself, “What virtues surface in me when I am afflicted?”         Surprised Turmoil, hardships, discomforts, trouble and grief are not my idea of a good time. As a matter…
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Faith

Why Bother Letting Someone Off the Hook?

I’ve gone fishing a few times in my life. I know how to bait a hook, cast a line and watch a bobber. I know that the minute that bobber goes under the water, that I’ve got a fish on the line. I also know that when that bobber surfaces again and remains above the…
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Family

Why Bother Eliminating Clutter?

My grandmother influenced my life in more ways than one. She taught me how to choose good recipes and how to follow them, she showed me how to clean a house and keep it in order and she showed me how to stay clutter free.         The Physical and Mental Staying clutter…
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Gratitude

Why Bother Crossing the Finish Line?

Being the competitive individual that I am, over the years, I’ve been drawn to enter a few competitions. These challenges gave me a reason for working out as well as a goal to strive toward.  After I completed my first sprint triathlon and trained and finished three Olympic distance triathlons. Other competitions I entered included…
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