Tag: unity
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Does The Door Open?
Our doors to the back yard have been a source of struggle for years. They have annoyed me because of their inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Doors that open are a value. We had sliding glass doors in our family room, original with the house. They worked well for the first decade, sliding easily back and forth,…
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When Family Feels Uncomfortable
I’ve got a really big family. And we don’t always get along. I’m not talking about genetics. My immediate family has worked hard at connecting with each other. I’m referring to that ever-growing family of people who are followers of Jesus. There are those who’ve said, “They’re not really family. They just believe the…
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So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
Saying goodbye isn’t something I often think about. I use it in parting from friends and family, with the frame of mind that I’d see them again shortly. Or as a means of leaving a formal situation where we part ways amicably. When it means you might not see them for a really long time–if…
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Who Has The Endurance To Run The Race?
It was a 5K. Not a marathon. Not even a half marathon. 3.1 miles. I’ve walked further than that most days. Running? Another story. Every year, Orlando holds a corporate 5K sponsored by the Insurance Office of America and the Track Shack Youth Foundation. The purpose is to promote health and fitness and give back…
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How Big Is Our Table?
With six kids, we’re often in a place where we’ve needed to add another seat to the table. Friends would get invited last minute. People would still be around at meal time. John and I learned early that it didn’t matter what we served if we served it with kindness and an attitude of joy.…
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