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Life’s Journeys

I’ve written about my journey to a healthy lifestyle many times. I think I may be up to a part four when I write about it again. I did, though, just realize that maybe I should really think of this healthy living as more of a journey than I have in the past. I should… Continue reading Life’s Journeys

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Faith is Not …

I am just now reading Ronna Detrick‘s e-newsletter and, as always, she has me thinking.  She has me thinking about faith and what it is and, definitely more importantly, what it is not.   Faith is not going to church or worship every week.  This act may be inspired by your faith in a higher… Continue reading Faith is Not …

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Faith and Religion

People tend to use these two words – faith and religion – interchangeably.  Not me!  I have a great faith.  It is strong and has helped me make it through many trials in my life.  It is a faith in a higher being but it is also a faith in my fellow men and women.… Continue reading Faith and Religion

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Religion – Organized or Not?

I can tell when I have not been to church in a while.  It is not because I have not had my conversations with God.  It is just a feeling.  I knew, when reading my friend Steve’s blog, that I could not just comment.  It would be much more than a passing comment.  Below are… Continue reading Religion – Organized or Not?

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Put Yourself First

I tend to not think of myself as selfish.  I am sure, when the boys ask for something and are told I am busy or some other response, they think so.  I am not.  I just finished reading an article by Rebecca Pratt about putting yourself first. Pratt hits the nail on the head as… Continue reading Put Yourself First

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The Triple 8 Challenge – Reading

If you are interested in participating, please visit the “official” site for details. Below are my entries and partial lists. I will be updating as I can. Books by Jimmy Carter – CAT 1    1. Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope    2. Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid    3. Our… Continue reading The Triple 8 Challenge – Reading