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Gracious Giver

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My dad was easily one of the most generous gift givers I’ve ever known.  He was that way my whole life.  He was the sort of guy who would read a book and if he loved it … he’d buy 17 more to have on hand to give them away.  That’s not an exaggeration either.  He’d buy them in bulk so he could just give them away to anyone he thought could benefit.  He would often even give me 5 to 7 copies as well so that I could have one for...

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Anticipation and Hope

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Anticipation.  It means to expect, look forward to or to hope.  However, the more I reflect on this definition I realize that for many people, anticipation can bring a feeling of dread or concern rather than hope.  I wonder what your outlook is this morning?  As you head into 2022, do you anticipate this upcoming year to be better or worse than the year before? According to a recent report from Pew Research, 78% of Americans say they are dissatisfied with the...

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The Greatest Gift

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Year after year I'd find myself laying there, eyes wide open, staring at the ceiling, begging for sleep to come. But sleep was elusive, like a friend who refused to be found. The more I wanted it, the harder it was to find. So each year, on this particular night, I'd experience the simultaneous feelings of excitement and frustration. So eager for the morning but unable to escape the night. This ... was Christmas Eve.The anticipation for Christmas morning was always one of the most exciting...

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