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Faith

Why Bother Reminiscing?

It is Memorial weekend which can mean different things to different people. For some it is a long enough weekend to take a trip to visit relatives. Others see it as the perfect time to get their boat out of storage and into the water. Then there are those who make a jaunt to the…
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Communication

Why Bother Being Candid?

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am frank. As a matter of fact, one of my sisters has an endearing nick-name for me; Frank. She admires my genuineness, how I cut to the chase and don’t mince on words. I’ve told her that I don’t know how else to be, other than to be…
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Learning

Why Bother Being Truthful?

I remember the first time I told a lie. I didn’t actually tell a lie. I just omitted the truth.  I was in  a dime store in the candy aisle with one of my older sisters. She had money and I did not. She chose something to buy, but I could not. Instead, I longingly…
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Family

Why Bother Considering Unconditional Love?

Unconditional love cannot be mistaken with loving without concern nor can it be misconstrued with unconditional approval. On the contrary, unconditional love does mean  unrestricted agreement.       Whatever? Infants are easy to love. They are helpless, dependent and sweet. I’d hold my sons tenderly in order to nurse them, give them comfort or to…
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