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Why Bother Forgiving People From Our Past?

Our Past Recently while traveling, I drove on a new section of highway that was rebuilt after a fatal accident. Now, instead of going around a very sharp, narrow curve, the road is wider, straighter and much safer. It is too bad that it took a fatal accident for the road to be improved, but…
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Communication

Why Bother Asking Someone Wiser Than Ourselves for Direction?

Direction Who do you count on when you need personal direction? If you are like me, you’re probably going to ask someone who knows you, someone who is trustworthy, and someone who is wise. The key to finding our way along life’s path has everything to do with who we choose to trust. If we…
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Faith

Why Bother Being Grateful?

Grateful? At times, it is easier for me to feel gratitude than at other times. For instance, when I finally get the recognition I’ve been pining for from my employer, or when the fickle spring weather gives way to hot summer days or when a rift between my husband and me is resolved, Then it…
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Faith

Why Bother Being Surprised by Truth?

Surprised by Truth Growing up, my parents taught me what I believed was the truth. I had no reason to doubt that what they said was honest, accurate, authentic and genuine.  I was taught to respect God and my parents who, in my opinion, were just below God on the ladder of hierarchy.   I was…
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