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You are a blessing

Two years ago I was invited by Bill Marcil Jr. to write a Sunday column for Forum Communications. I fearfully said yes, trusting that God could use me. I respect Bill and did not want to let him down. Well, I have been shocked at the amount and spread of positive feedback I have received. For those of you who weekly read this column, I am truly honored that you do. I’m sure some weeks connect with you more than others, but the fact you regularly read tells me you find this column helpful to your life journey and that means so much to me.

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Something to believe in

In 1990, the popular hair band, Poison, released a power ballad that is widely known yet today. The song, “Something to Believe In,” raises a dilemma that we all struggle with. The reality of our world and our personal lives is that there is darkness. As the song lyrics indicate, there are pastors and leaders who take advantage of their power and fail the very people they are blessed to lead. There is depression and suicide; anger and addiction; death and divorce; loneliness and financial hardship.

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