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Why Bother Getting to Know God?

My Bio I am so very grateful to all of you, my audience. Without you, I’d have no reason to write these blog posts. Even though I do not personally know all of you by name, face and personality, you know me quite well because you take the time to read my blogs.  You know…
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Why Bother Making a Commitment?

When a friend of mine turned 60, I went to her birthday party. She was twenty years older than me and I wondered, “Will I look as good as she does when I reach the age of 60?”  When we had a moment alone, I asked her, “What do you do to stay so healthy?” …
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Faith

Why Bother to Mature?

If we live long enough, we all grow old. But growing old does not guarantee we mature.  Aging happens naturally. Every birthday adds another year to our age. Maturing, on the other hand, does not happen naturally. Instead, it requires a personal awareness and a willingness to change.  Making Progress Walking into the health club…
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Why Bother Exterminating Envy?

Envy is dangerous. It is sly, subtle and silent. It creeps into our lives and when we discover it, we may be embarrassed that we’ve allowed ourselves to feel the way we do. But until we recognize our hostility, resentfulness and antagonism toward someone else, we are unable to exterminate envy.        Set it Aside Relationships…
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