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Faith

Why Bother Considering Our Perspective?

Perspective is viewing life through a particular lens. Our perspective shapes how we understand our identity, our purpose and the world that swirls around us. But, how do we decide which lens to view life through?   Experience Counts From my teen years to young adult years, I viewed life through the lens shaped by…
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Why Bother Staying Enthused?

Remaining enthused, ardent and devoted to something from start to finish requires us to keep going even when the going gets tough.  Dig In As a carpenter’s wife, I’ve labored alongside my husband on more than a few building projects. Before we even said our wedding vows, we embarked upon our first enterprise; tearing down…
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Faith

Why Bother to Believe?

People have developed all kinds of theories, philosophies and beliefs to live by. Some folks believe in luck, their horoscope, or karma. Others, like myself, believe in the only wise God.     I’m a Believer I wasn’t always this gun hoe about my faith. I was raised in the Catholic Church, received the sacraments…
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Learning

Why Bother Thinking Strategically?

When I think about the goals I’ve accomplished in life, I think about how I accomplished them. They did not come about with wishful thinking, but rather through a focused, intentional, and targeted mindset.  Ambition One of my most recent goals was to win as many levels as possible in the annual Toastmaster, a public…
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