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How Many Chances Do You Get?
We want fairness. At least, we say we do. But fairness means getting exactly what you deserve, all the time, with no exceptions. What we really want is a little extra preferential treatment for ourselves and fairness for everyone else. I once heard it said that “The beauty of grace is that it makes life […] Read More >
Jan 26: How Many Chances Do You Get?
We want fairness. At least, we say we do. But fairness means getting exactly what you deserve, all the time, with no exceptions. What we really want is a little extra preferential treatment for ourselves and fairness for everyone else. I once heard it said that “The beauty of grace is that it makes life […] Read More >
When Life Is Not Fair
Life isn’t always fair, but we often expect it to be. So, when trouble and strife come into our life, we often question the fairness in all of it. But are we promised a pain-free life? Are you going through something that you don’t think is fair? Related Discover the purpose of your life Read More >
Is Beauty Skin Deep?
It’s not hard to understand why a woman would want to be beautiful, but what continues to amaze me is that there is no set standard for what “beautiful” looks like. My friend Sarah was in China last year and saw rows of bleaching creams in the make-up aisles. When she asked what they were […] Read More >
Effective Complaint Handling
A customer with a complaint does not have to signify lost revenue for a business, advises the Better Business Bureau. By taking prompt and constructive action, businesses can turn discontent into customer loyalty and generate new income in the long run. The foundation of customer goodwill is the existence, promotion and practice of a sound […] Read More >
Does a Loving God Condemn Those Who Never Heard about Jesus Christ?
This is part 4 to a 7 part series: Questions About God – Canadian philosopher Michael Horner responds to seven of the most commonly asked questions about God and Christianity. Question 4: Does a loving God condemn those who never heard about Jesus Christ? Although the Bible does not give us the complete answer to […] Read More >
All I Want for Christmas
Gifts. The wise men came bearing them, the Romans charitably gave them and our great- grandparents exchanged them. And yet, of all the Christmas traditions, this is the one I struggle with most. Obligation overtakes joy. Exhaustion halts blessing. And crankiness saps creativity. What to buy for the person who has everything? Never mind the […] Read More >
Men of Prowess: The Code of Chivalry as a Standard of Excellence
Mention “chivalry” today and the conversation quickly turns toward subjects of romance and courteousness. Gentlemen holding the door for ladies, paying for dinner, offering their seats on a crowded bus … these are the images that typically spring to mind whenever issues of gender roles, etiquette, male chauvinism and the revival of chivalry are under […] Read More >
Achieving Lasting Success
Success. I believe you can achieve it–if you really want it. It’s true that most of us will never achieve worldwide renown, nor will we receive an Olympic gold medal, an Academy Award or be listed in Who’s Who in North America. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be successful, or won’t be successful. Life […] Read More >
10 Spiritual Questions and Their Answers
Question 1: Why is there evil in the world? If God exists, why is there evil in the world? You know, this is a difficult stumbling block and question for many people. The simplest way to look at this question is to examine God’s nature and his desire for mankind. Look at the logic. God […] Read More >