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Happiness & Standing Up for Yourself

Happiness & Standing Up for Yourself           We all know the concept, the old biblical saying, Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your … Continue reading

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Forgive yourself, move forward!

Forgive yourself, move forward! To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that prisoner was you. ~ Lewis B. Smedes So I’m a big believer in an overall single goal in life, that goal is to constantly improve. … Continue reading

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The Importance of Redemption and Forgiveness

The Importance of Redemption and Forgiveness Redemption is not perfection.  The redeemed must realize their imperfections. ~ John Piper In the past month I’ve had two really important conversations with two young men.  Both of these young men have made … Continue reading

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The Importance of Forgiveness

The Importance of Forgiveness Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.  ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. So recently I had a really deep conversation with a friend.  … Continue reading

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We’re All Screwed Up, but We Can Be Happy

We’re All Screwed Up, but We Can Be Happy Redemption is not perfection. The redeemed must realize their imperfections. ~ John Piper Originally posted in 2017 Tonight’s post is about two things redemption and acceptance.  Perhaps however from a perspective … Continue reading

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Happiness & Becoming Who You Are: My 1000th Post!

Happiness & Becoming Who You Are: My 1000th Post! Just imagine becoming the way you used to be as a very young child, before you understood the meaning of any word, before opinions took over your mind. The real you … Continue reading

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We All Need More Kindness

We All Need More Kindness No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted. ~ Aesop Recently, I’ve been thinking about aliens and first contact.  One of the theories around how people will react to that news is … Continue reading

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Happiness is accepting life as it comes

Happiness is accepting life as it comes Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. ~ William James So today I’m sitting here waiting for the plumber to come, that is almost … Continue reading

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Happiness & Forgiveness

Happiness & Forgiveness The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong               ~ Mahatma Gandhi So there is the obvious thread here, forgiveness is a good thing. If you can truly forgive the people who have done … Continue reading

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Happiness and Forgiveness

Happiness & Forgiveness Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the strength to admit them               ~ Bruce Lee So there is the obvious thread here, forgiveness is a good thing.  If you can truly forgive the people who have done … Continue reading

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