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Divorce – Should You Leave Someone with Zero Retirement?
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
In high school, if my mom could hear me bickering with a friend she would pick up the telephone. “Girls,” she would say. “Are you being charitable?” My girlfriends and I would bust out laughing and completely forget the adolescent angst we knew just moments before. Of course, so would my mother as she was…
3 Reasons Not to Judge Joel Osteen
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
There is a contradiction to Hurricane Harvey’s torment. The images which blend the horrific and the inspiring. The portraits of both professional and ordinary heroes: Linking arms to rescue motorists Hugging tear soaked victims Risking life for even four legged loves Carrying the elderly to safety Tirelessly loading and delivering supplies And more. In some…
But Joel Osteen Do I REALLY Have to Forgive My Enemies?
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
I like to listen to Joel Osteen sermons. He’s the perfect intersection of spirituality, humor, positivity and the human condition. I especially love the human part where Joel admits it’s all hard. On this particular evening, I am listening to him speak about forgiving my enemies. Do I have to? I really am not feeling…
3 Gifts We Receive While Experiencing Pain and Suffering
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
In the darkest times and the deepest pain, it is not uncommon to feel completely alone. It seems cruel. An order of pain with a side of loneliness. It makes one question their faith. Why would God leave us alone? Our faith tells us that God leaves us feeling alone so that we find him.…
Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ on Faith, Love and Purpose
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Colleen Sheehy Orme
Who doesn’t adore the obvious love between Chip and Joanna Gaines? They are the talented, gorgeous and hilarious star couple of HGTV’s, “Fixer Upper.” They make us all want to move to Waco, Texas and claim them as our new BFF’s. It turns out that not only is their work and love inspiring, but their…
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