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Faith

Why Bother Taking Risks?

What would life be like without risks? What if we knew the outcome of every venture we’ve ever considered? What if we saw ahead to the results of taking a gamble? Then, it would not be a gamble at all. Instead, we would have certainty, a guarantee, or assurance. But life isn’t like that at…
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Relationships

Why Bother Putting Your Shields Down?

As a kid, I loved watching the show Star Trek. One of my favorite characters was Spock, whose half human and half Vulcan personality made him extremely logical and unsullied by emotions. There was also Captain Kirk and his unforgettable lines such as,“Beam me up Scotty,” or the command to put, “shields up,” whenever the…
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Communication

Why Bother Enjoying This Season of Marriage?

The other evening, my husband and I went out on a date. As we drove to our destination, I thought about how easy it is for us to make a decision, and go forth with our plan.  We do not have to jockey around anyone’s schedule except for ours, we don’t have to find a…
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Health

Why Bother Investing in Your Health?

There are some savvy people in our world today who know when, where and how to sink their money into a financial venture that will bring them a good return. I, on the other hand, care little about Dow Jones. Instead, I choose to invest my time and energy into my personal mental and physical…
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