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The Voice Of Hope “Lost In A Blizzard”

As we continue with “Lost in a Blizzard” you will see how a kid from Wisconsin was headed for danger without knowing it. The area that we wanted to hunt was the White River National Forest, near Carbondale, Colorado. Our … Continue reading

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The Voice Of Hope “lost In A blizzard” (2)

As a kid growing up, I used to dream about hunting out west. My Uncle Larry used to talk about hunting mule deer in Wyoming when we visited him in Minneapolis. He never went into great detail about his hunts, … Continue reading

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The Voice Of Hope 1

The Voice of Hope 1 Many people today have given up on their hopes and dreams. They have stopped believing in themselves and have waited for years to have someone tell them that their situation is not hopeless. The good … Continue reading

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The Art Of Forgiveness 4

There is a lot of unforgiveness in divorces and I will get ex-spouses who are getting counseling/coaching asking I want to forgive them for the affair they had, but does that mean that I have to be friends with them … Continue reading

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The Art Of Forgiveness 3

My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 69. He was a smoker and had been for years and for some unexpected reason he just up and quit. We still don’t know the reason why he did. … Continue reading

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The Art Of Forgiveness (Part 2)

What does forgiving someone do for me? There are many benefits when we forgive someone that has hurt us. Once you let go of the anger and bitterness, healing starts to take place. You don’t dwell on the person or … Continue reading

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The Art Of Forgiveness Part 1

When is the last time you heard someone say “I will never forgive my ex-wife.  She can rot in Hades for all I care.” Or, “If Joe wants me to forgive him he better crawl on his hands and knees … Continue reading

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Why Is Confession Good For The Soul?

Ok! Right off the bat, I’m telling you this article isn’t about going to a priest and confessing all of your faults and sins and your whole life story. This is about getting things right with someone you have offended … Continue reading

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I Can’t Take It Anymore

I was at my desk when the phone rang,” I can’t stand her anymore! I’m done! I’m finished! It’s over!” I sat back and listened to every reason why this man wanted a divorce. He went on to complain, “She’s … Continue reading

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Don’t Provoke Me

I was six years old when our military family made the long drive from Fort Lewis, Washington to Fort Slocum, NY.  My sister Deb had a knack for picking fights. My dad didn’t tolerate fighting in the car and my … Continue reading

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