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Why Bother to Keep Hoping?
By Terese Luikens | Apr 10, 2023 | Faith, Gratitude
Yesterday was Easter. For Christians, it is known as Resurrection Sunday. Though my husband and I have not been attending any particular church on a regular basis, yesterday was one of those days we chose to go and pay a visit to a church we’d never visited before. …
Read More → Why Bother Being Authentic?
By Terese Luikens | Apr 8, 2023 | Communication, Learning
It is hard work to shed the falsehoods in one’s life. Though there was a time when I wanted to be someone other than myself, over the years I’ve become more comfortable with who I am most of the time. Recently though, I’ve learned that when stepping into a new arena, such as I have…
Read More → Why Bother to Give a Leg Up?
By Terese Luikens | Apr 6, 2023 | Family, Gratitude, Grief, Listening, Mental Health, Relationships
The words “a leg up,” an idiom, was originally used in the 19th century. It meant to give aid to someone mounting a horse. It can also mean to give someone a boost or a lift, to help improve someone’s situation. Recently, it was posed as a question during one of our Macek Maverick calls. …
Read More → Why Bother to Still be Grateful?
By Terese Luikens | Apr 4, 2023 | Misc
Today is our youngest son’s 32nd birthday. A birthday is always a special day and this one is no exception. Today my son is the same age as I was when I gave birth to him. And when I think back to that particular time in my life, I can’t help but think about how…
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