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There are no Versions of the Truth

973) We live in times when truth is frequently distorted. If you have what many call a “personal truth,” that’s all that matters. What is true for you is true for you and what is true for me is true for me, even when they contradict each other. For many, there is no consideration that
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Finishing the Race

972) Winning is the goal of many in all areas of their lives. They want to win the game, win the best contract, win over the competition and win in power and control. I’m not sure that all desires to win are bad, but have you ever considered just finishing the game, meeting your contracts,
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The Importance of Relationships

971) Teaching has changed so much over the 36 years I have been in the profession. The changes in family dynamics have contributed to this greatly. But, despite this, there are some things that have remained the same and one of them is, if I love the students and take a genuine interest in their
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Can You Love Someone You Don’t Know?

970) Love is universal, and yet, I have seen, read, experienced and felt what I thought was love for many people or ideas and found I was wrong. Hollywood has also contributed to producing inferior and/or incorrect notions of what love is. I’m not sure I can unravel these ideas of what love truly is,
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Thoughtful Consideration

969) Have you ever noticed that some people just want to talk, talk, and talk? There are some that talk so much (and often about themselves) that you rarely get a chance to insert what you think. People like this are frustrating and if the “talker” is of any importance, people may listen, but is
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The Value of Discernment

968) God has blessed us with the ability to feel, think, and act. These are important and when it comes to controversial things, we should also use discernment. What is discernment? It’s the ability to comprehend things that are not easily understood and to have insight into what may lie beneath the surface of people’s
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Look for Yourself

967) When you are a child, you get told what to do. It’s expected that when adults issue rules, children should obey, but what about things that are not rule-oriented? Opinions? Advice? What about these? I have heard several adults lament it didn’t occur to them until well into their 30s and 40s that their
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Sticking Up for Yourself

966) We hear and read a lot about the importance of personal boundaries. This is a difficult subject for me because I have always assumed that sticking up for myself is selfish. I believe that, depending on my motivation and words, it can be, but certain boundaries are necessary. Act 16:16-40, the local authorities drag
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Islands are Lonely

965) I have a confession to make. I hate depending on other people. It’s not that I don’t want others’ help nor that I think my way is the only way, but when I have to rely on others, they don’t always do the job I would. They aren’t always on time or they don’t
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Whose Name is on the Tag?

964) Teachers get showered with gifts at Christmas time, teacher appreciation day and sometimes the last day of school. My students come to me, often with rosy cheeks, and hold out a gift while holding their breath. Though I don’t always open them right then, depending on when it is given and what the schedule
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