Dewey had collected lots of money from doing chores and he went to the candy store to buy some chocolate.
"You should give that money to charity," said the sales girl.
Dewey thought for a moment and said, "No, I'll buy the chocolate. You give the money to charity."
"Christmas is an indictment before it becomes a delight. It will not have its intended effect until we feel desperately the need for a Savior."
- John Piper
This morning, on my way to work, I found myself behind a car with a handwritten sign taped to the back window:
“Learning stick. Sorry for any delay.”
Reading that, I instantly softened. I stayed patient through the slow shifts and jerky starts — and honestly, they were doing pretty well for someone still learning.
But then a thought hit me:
"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude."
- Brené Brown
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A discussion about Truth and Reconciliation with two members of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and a member and Chief of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
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"Sometimes faith will make you look stupid ... until it starts to rain."