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Faith

Why Bother Starting New?

Zealous I woke up in a zealous mood this morning for a variety of reasons. First of all, I had a good night’s sleep which is not always the case on New Year’s Eve.  In the past, our neighbor’s tradition of lighting dozens and dozens of fireworks in the middle of the street at midnight…
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Faith

Why Bother Being Charitable?

My History With Charity Walking into the grocery store last week, I heard the familiar tinkling of a bell. The sound drew my attention to the man dressed as Jolly Ol St. Nick who stood in the chilly entryway. He waved and smiled even though I did not stop to place anything in his little…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Letting Forgiveness Liberate Us?

Imprisoned There was a time in my life when I lived behind bars and in a small cell. The bars were constructed from the grudges I held against my dad and my cellmates included bitterness, anger, resentment and spite. It was not a very happy time in my life, but I will always remember the…
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Communication

Why Bother Breaking a Family Tradition?

Traditions Every family has its traditions, customs, routines and practices that are unique to them. Some of those customs, healthy or not, are carried on from generation to generation along family lines. For instance, I remember the days leading up to the first Christmas that my husband and I would spend together as a married…
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