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Value in Faith, Part 1 | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . Value in Faith, Part 1. 8220;Isn’t that God’s job? I forget who said it. But I do recall that I had just finished a rather detailed explanation about what I was going to do to handle a truly difficult matter. The speaker then very kindly shared her thoughts about how God takes care of things. “You can help,” she said. “You just need to wait on God for a while.”. It seems simple. As I look through all of my realization statements, I...

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Distinct Impressions | seeing the same things clearly for the first time | Page 2

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . December 7, 2009. I had the house to myself. The football game was a plausible excuse to be doing nothing. The sun had just pulled below the western horizon and the Christmas lights had responded on cue from the timer whirring on the front porch. 8221; I offered. “Hi! She responded as she moved past me into the front hallway. 8220;Who is this? 8220;And who was it you came to see? 8220;Professor Morris,” she said. She must have known I ...

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Value Added | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . 8220;Value added.”. Technically, the phrase is used to describe the difference between the cost of producing something and the amount a willing buyer would pay. In other words, there is a value beyond such things as cost of materials and the time invested in production. My first step has been to identify and clarify what my personal values are – at least at this moment in time. Personal values don’t change radically&#46...This entry wa...

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Value in Faith, Part 2 | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . Value in Faith, Part 2. I’ve been accused of not listening. Actually, I’ve been convicted of the charge. I, for one, find it ironic that this is a problem for me. After all, I teach people how to have difficult conversations. And, on most occasions, I am very successful in listening to others and conveying my interest in what they have to say. More time praying with the intended result of hearing more from Him. For a doer and a talker,...

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Just past middle-age (writing) crisis | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . Just past middle-age (writing) crisis. A few of you may be wondering about whether I have taken a vow of silence — or perhaps just erratic non-silence. Truth is, I’m trying to figure out where to invest in some things, particularly in regard to writing. Recently, I’ve been contemplating branching into a multi-blog format. I’ve already set a few up. Reconciliation ( http:/ reconciliation.theobloggers.com. 8211; nothing here yet. I i...

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Value in Faith, Part 3 | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . Value in Faith, Part 3. Having recently posted something that drew the criticism of some of my readers — all of whom responded with great civility by reply and by private email, I might add — I recalled that some time late last year, I promised to share my thoughts on my faith. I had this recollection because I remembered the value statement occupying the third spot on my list:. Discernment is such a difficult exercise. In my view ...

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Out of Order | Distinct Impressions

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Seeing the same things clearly for the first time. Why I’m here . . . I have watched closely over the past week as the final moments of legislative process led to the passing of a new health care bill. If you have hope that what I’m about to say will enlighten you whether or not this bill is a good one, I’m going to disappoint you. 8221;) during the address of his colleague from Michigan. Does he have a right to make such statements? Then, yesterday at the festivities surrounding the signing of the bill,...