Starting Over Blog

What Do You Need to Let Go Of?

No matter what we hold on to letting go is a painful process God asks Abraham to let go of what he deeply loves and ...
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How Long Is Too Long To Wait?

One of the biggest frustrations with waiting is how long things seem to take. How long is too long to wait for a promotion, for ...
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Building Bridges of Trust

Building bridges of trust is possible Yet, our relational histories, to a large extent, can hinder us in trusting others. Whether we recall intentional or ...
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Who Do You Trust?

Who can you trust? Hopefully, most of us would not trust someone we do not know unless we’re being rescued from a burning building or ...
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The Free Fall Of Trust

When Gallup first asked Americans about their trust of newspapers in 1973, 39 percent said they had a great deal of trust in them and ...
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Don’t Miss The Moment

German theologian Martin Buber said, “There is something that can only be found in one place. It is a great treasure, which may be called the ...
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You’re Worth Pursuing

I’m struck by what I’ve just watched on the news. More racial accusations, mean spirited politicians, unresolved border crisis, flooding and more political corruption. Life as ...
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Mistakes Were Made

I blew it; I never should have said that! Have you ever felt bad about something you’ve said or done and wish you could take ...
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The Power of Words

Last week we looked at how showing mercy can open the door to healing and redemption in a divisive world. The words we use can help ...
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Showing Mercy

How can we show mercy when we want justice? Last week we looked at how compassion and humility can help bring peace and build bridges in a ...
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