Struggle

I believe everyone struggles now and then. The depth of the struggle or the devastation of the struggle is much different for each person. I think nearly everyone struggles with the loss of a loved one. I think loss is a huge struggle. The loss of a friend, the loss of a job, the loss…

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Prayer Dependent

I have room to grow in prayer development. I learned a long time ago that prayer should be simple and direct not complicated and cumbersome. Some of my most effective prayers have been very brief. “Help” is a very effective prayer when I need God’s help.  I also think prayer should be both spontaneous and…

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Division & Multiplication

I have never been a math person. I remember as a kid learning to add, subtract, divide and multiply. I had to memorize multiplication tables and I remember that being foundational to math.  When I entered the business world several years ago, I remember someone telling me that math is “non emotional” – it’s just…

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Quiet Place

In our busy world, it’s a challenge to find a quiet place. When it’s quiet, I sometimes like music. I also usually have a podcast on when I’m driving. I also enjoy being around people and people are not usually quiet. There are times when my “quiet place” is more needed than at other times.…

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Reputation

This is the belief or opinion that are generally held about something or someone. It doesn’t even have to be true, – it can simply be perception.  I have always cared deeply about my reputation. I don’t always understand why some people form an opinion of me without ever talking to me or asking for…

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Dependence

I grew up learning about Independence as our country separated from the taxation and oversight of the British government. We became an independent nation with our own government and laws for ourselves. We celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4 here in the United States.  Our independent spirit seems to be part of our…

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