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Memorial Day: As We Remember
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mpratt
The important thing about remembering past wars is that we use their lessons to think of ways to avoid future wars – and to act on those peace-making ways. This Memorial Day, beyond the barbecues and parties, the shopping and the relaxing, let’s lift up a prayer for those who served, gave their lives, and…
A Praying Spirit: Too Easy?
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mpratt
Is your prayer time over before you know it? Gone through the list and all finished? Sometimes, we get into a routine (yes, routines can be good, but…) and over time, our prayer life can become a bit too easy. If you find that you’re just naming names and moving on, or rushing through the…
Chronic Pain: When It Seems As If You’re Playing A Losing Game
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mpratt
Lately, my pain experience has been much like playing that arcade game where you hold a hammer and wait for a thing – sometimes an artificial mole, sometimes something else – to pop up from one of the many holes on the game playing board. When you see the “thing,” you’re supposed to hit it…
TLC Tuesday: Accept No Substitutes!
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mpratt
“I’ll go to the gym instead of taking a nap – I’ll feel more energy afterward.” “I’ll get this report done before I call a friend; I’ll have time later.” “I take this easier class instead of the hard one; I’ll get less credit, but I won’t have to work as much.” Each day, we…
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