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Marriage

Why Bother Being Known and Knowing Each Other?

Side by Side For the last two days, my husband and I have sat side by side in our seats in the car. We are on the road. Our destination is southern Arizona.  I love traveling by car with my husband. I call it our windshield time. Neither of us are going off to work,…
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Faith

Why Bother Being Grateful for Perfect Timing?

At Just the Right Time Oftentimes, I’ve wondered who in the world prayed on my behalf? Who urged God to awaken me to my need for saving grace? I don’t know who did, but I am grateful for them because at just the right time, I woke up. Anyone who has met up with Jesus…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Being Grateful for Forgiveness?

Ignorant I didn’t start out my life knowing much about forgiveness. But, while in the second grade, as part of my religious upbringing, my peers and I made our first confession. First confessions were mandatory before we made our first communion. Both were requirements of my family and the church.  Though catechism classes trained me…
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Faith

Why Bother With a Risk Free Relaionsihp?

I’m Not Risk-Free Relationships are always a venture. We never know for sure what may or may not transpire when our lives merge or affiliate with others.  There are a handful of people who know me well enough to know that a relationship with me is not risk free. Over the years, my husband, best…
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