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Faith

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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Learning

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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Friendship

Why Bother Being Grateful for Friends?

A woman once said to me that it is hard for her to make friends, especially the older she gets. Her statement caused me to consider my friendships. Some of them began with a bang and then fizzled out all together, while others wobbled with uncertainty at the start, but then solidified and deepened over…
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