Starting Over Blog

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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Compassion and Humility in a Divisive World

  How can we live in harmony in such a divisive world? Last week we looked at two heart attitudes that can foster harmony. There ...
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Live in Harmony

NPR’s radio show This American Life ran a segment about a marketing executive from Colombia named Jose Miguel Sokoloff. The government of Columbia hired Jose to run ...
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My Way or God’s Way?

In the previous blog we looked at how the word ‘submission’ has been radically misinterpreted. In today’s culture the concept of submission has a negative ...
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What Is Submission Anyway?

An important quality that is deeply needed in relationships is submission. Does that sound odd to you? In today’s culture the concept of submission has ...
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