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Reader, Episode 228 of our You Were Made for This podcast is now live. In it I talk about my recent vacation trip to Ireland. It’s less about scenery and landscape, and more about relationships. I think you’ll find it encouraging. For example, I reflect upon what encouraged me on our trip. Things like:
Until next time, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.* John Certalic *The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2 |
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“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
Grief Doesn't Follow the Rules
Hi , After episode 224 dropped last week regarding the fifth anniversary of the death of our friend Suzanne, her husband, Martin shared something interesting with me. It is a poem someone shared with him in the early days of his grief. It came from a Facebook grief group, but the author is unknown. Martin found it comforting, so I am passing it on to you. Grief has seasons. Not the kind you can track on a calendar. Not winter, spring, summer, fall. But the seasons of the soul. There’s the...
An Anniversary No One Ever Wants
God keeps track of all our sorrows.He collects all our tears in a bottle.He records each one in his book. Psalm 56:8
Sometimes It’s Better to Receive Than to Give
Our pride keeps us from enjoying the generosity of others. Sometimes it's better to receive than to give.
Saved From the Dumpster
Like plants, relationships need someone to nurture them. Otherwise they die.
Christmas in July
Christmas in July reminds us of our virtues we we display in December.
What Knits People Together
listening well knits people together.
Everyone Has a Story, But Who Is Listening to Them?
Reader, Today’s episode of 'You Were Made for This is about the blessings that come from listening to another person's story. It all started with a visit to a museum, followed by Dinner in Savannah, Georgia A conversation with a woman headed to Hollywood Helping someone who lost critical files on his computer Click here to hear what happened and the blessings that followed. Until next week, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.* John Certalic The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2
Some Things You Don’t Have to Remember
We can reflect God's image and likeness regardless of the challenges we face.
A Recent Relational Highlight
Inviting someone to your house for lunch feeds a hunger that food cannot.
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