Tag: faith
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Why Gather?
There are many reasons why groups of people gather. For families, it’s holiday celebrations, reunions, tripping over cousins, and gabbing with grandparents. With companies, it’s meetings, conferences, brainstorming sessions, and fun employee interactions. When family merges with company, gatherings tend to be more intimate and honest. Confrontations can be uncomfortable but can draw people into…
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There’s Wisdom In Waiting
Rain had been threatening most of the day, and as the temperature dropped, the wind picked up. The wedding ceremony was planned for an outdoor venue, covered by a roof with the sides open to all of surrounding nature. As the bride walked down the aisle, her veil blew around her, like a cloud framing…
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Dip And Dye
Decision making is an arduous process–for some. I have a daughter who is very quick and decisive. She’s aware of the big picture, and when choices need to be made, she rapidly assesses the situation and lands on a solution. I, on the other hand, hesitate when making decisions. I love my options, so choosing…
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Walk–Talk–Eat–Repeat
Having just returned from a week in Spain meeting with people and attending a wedding, I’m feeling more than a little out of my element coming back to busyness, hurrying, texting, and quickly shared words as we move from one thing to another. The pace in Europe was a little slower, but just as much…
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I’m All In
photo courtesy of John Rogers We met the family when the twins were ten-years-old. They were here in the States for three months for a needed break from work. When we picked them up at the airport, Lydia, the daughter, was the only one who spoke English. The others were more comfortable with their mother…
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