Is there such a thing as a true 50-50 split in a relationship? You’ll recall last week I talked about honesty. Thwt got me to thinking about sacrifice and work within a relationship. Can it ever be truly right down the middle or is there always one partner that gives or takes more? I was… Continue reading Fifty-Fifty
I was sitting in church yesterday, listening to Deacon George’s homily. Okay, I admit I don’t know if people other than priests give homilies but Deacon George was talking about the readings of the day and really hitting home with me. And while I couldn’t tell you exactly what the verses were I will explain… Continue reading Giving and Receiving
It was years ago – many but not so many she does not recall the feelings of shame and embarrassment. This time of year she usually can push these memories out of her mind but for some reason, this year she cannot. She had still not found a full time job other than working at… Continue reading Christmas Years Ago
I have several thoughts running around in my mind about the season we are in and the one that we are entering. I just cannot manage to get enough time to get all these thoughts out of my head. So, for right now, I am going to direct you to some reading I have done… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Giving
This time of year – the holidays – always seem to bring out giving. We give to our local religious organizations. We give to our local food pantries. We give to each other. Sometimes, we give to others that we do not know but mostly to those we love. Sometimes our gifts, donations to charitable causes,… Continue reading 29 Days of Giving
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