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Why Do We Expect World Peace From Miss America, But Not Jesus?
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World Peace is one of just two easy answers in life. It’s the correct response when a pageant contestant is asked what she would most want to see happen during her lifetime. This response is the mocked canned answer made famous in the movie Miss Congeniality. The other easy answer is “Jesus” in response…
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Understanding and Responding to the Stirring Ache of a Restless Spirit
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Several times in life, I’ve diagnosed myself as having a restless spirit. I’ve often thought it indicative of a compulsion to do something creative. Other times, I’ve felt it as an awareness that mighty life changes are afoot. Sometimes, I’ve found seasons of restlessness to be a matter of not knowing what’s next. Other…
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When Developing Character, Seek to Be a “Faithful Man to be Found”
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At its core, the Year of Listening Up is about developing character. It’s an annual project that’s an outgrowth of a book I wrote for my daughters, largely centered on the same ambition. Since Edwards made developing character a primary goal of his life, it made great sense to review his resolutions, thereby making…
