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Belief and Lifestyle
Several years ago, a couple called me and asked if they could sit with me to discuss some issues. I am not a counselor, but I am always willing to be a sounding board to help in any way I can. The couple were going through a...
What is Lent?
Whenever spring decides to roll around, I get questions about what Lent is and why we celebrate it…so why not take a few minutes to examine what this Christian calendar observation is all about?! Lent, defined, simply means...
Alive vs Living
Some time ago, a friend’s Grandmother passed away. She was rushed to the hospital and passed quickly. As my friend was sharing the heartbreaking details, he said his Grandmother had a “Do not resuscitate” order. She had...
Captivating
Have you ever had a captivating experience? (Captivating = Capable of attracting and holding interest.) Maybe it is a great movie that captivates your emotions as your mind tries to figure out what is going to happen next. Watching our...
Humiliation vs Humility
Reading those two words, I am sure various thoughts race through your head. I admit that humiliation is something I earnestly hope to avoid. Humiliation can happen through my own poor choices or by someone purposely trying to pin it on me. Either...