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Faith

Why Bother Considering Our Choices?

The choices we make in our lives have a way of shaping and changing our lives. Over time, those significant decisions we make have a way of transforming us. Whether or not we choose to marry or stay single, or to form a religious belief or remain an unbeliever, these choices conform us into someone…
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Faith

Why Bother Praying?

To say the least, prayer is a mystery, but that does not keep me from praying every day. And although prayer was banned from public schools in 1962, that does not keep me from praying privately, in my classroom for my students. Without my morning commune with God which sets my mind on things above,…
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Communication

Why Being Approachable? Part Two

Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Rachael Flick, a woman with her own podcast called Hopecast. Rachael has her own story, the loss of her husband in the line of duty. Now, she is a widow, and a single mom raising two children. In spite of her own grief, she reaches out…
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Communication

Why Bother Not to Gossip?

A few days ago, a friend and I went for a little hike. The weather was cloudy and there was a threat of rain. Still, we both agreed that spending some time together outside in the fresh air was worth the chances of getting wet.  Like our hike, our conversation was easy and pleasant. We…
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