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We share the closest friendships with those who have similar values and interests. Those who pretend to be our friends but whose behaviors indicate that they have self-interests only, are relegated to a less close relationship. We shouldn’t ignore them completely and not express interest in them, but we would naturally spend less time withContinue reading “Sincere Faith”

I don’t know how often I have planned something with due diligence, only later to find disappointment at the end. I gave it my best shot, using all the ability, knowledge, and care that I could master, but the results did not live up to my forecast. Even when I have tried to do somethingContinue reading “Never Be Disappointed”

A stadium is crowded with 50,000 people united in cheering for their team. When their team makes a good play, the crowd rises to their feet and screams joyously. Fans of the opposing team moan in disappointment. When the game is over, everyone returns home with memories of victory or defeat. The game brings temporaryContinue reading “Every Tongue”

In the Lord’s prayer, Jesus taught us to pray, “and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.” Matthew 6:12 Forgiving is a form of giving. When we forgive others we offer them peace, comfort, healing, freedom, love, hope, and reconciliation. We also give ourselves freedom from chainsContinue reading “Generous Giving”

Every day we are faced with dozens of choices between doing the right thing or what we want to do. If we are in a generous mood we will often choose to do the right thing by showing kindness, giving to those in need, visiting someone in the hospital, or just putting the needs ofContinue reading “Willing Spirit”