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Sick Appointment

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You woke up sick and are in need of medical attention.  Although you haven't had a check up in a year (or more), you call expecting to deal with it over the phone, and in a timely manner.  I, myself, am very guilty of this scenario.  I can self diagnose and tell them what to prescribe.  Their only job is to call it in, right?  No questions asked, no appointment necessary.  Just give me what I need and I'll be on my way. We often approach our Heavenly Father with the same expectations and demands.  We "call him...

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Matter of the Heart

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I have always hated violence of any kind.  Maybe this is normal for most people, but it truly disturbs me on a deep level.  It's really hard to put into words.  I can remember when I was a kid, there was a fight in the road, outside of my house.  These two boys were fighting and baseball bat was involved.  I was home and of course knew that it was going on and I literally went into a panic.  I couldn't stand the thought of what was taking place.  I felt so aware of the...

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The Power of Choice

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If you know me at all, you know that I have a love for baking, among many other things.  And for 14 years, I have used the same pot holder that I received as a wedding gift.  This thing is completely worn, has torn edges, and is very outdated in its style.  Several months ago, I purchased a new set of pot holders as I began to be concerned with the safety of the old one.  But still to this day, I find myself reaching for that tattered, red pot holder.  Every time.  It's what...

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Eclipse of the Heart

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As if your news feeds and social media accounts weren't already flooded with articles about todays solar eclipse, I've decided to join the discussion and share my two cents.  Not that my personal opinion is even worth that much, but this important event in our history has my wheels turning.  And while I think that this phenomenon will be visually spectacular, I am more impressed with its spiritual significance and what we can learn from it. This morning I felt compelled to look up the definition of the word eclipse.  I know I do this often,...

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