I've been reading through the biblical book of Proverbs recently. It's the kind of book that one can (and should) read over and over again because of the wisdom it contains. In fact, it's one of the few biblical books included in the genre called wisdom literature. Parts of the book are written in a …
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Leap Year Lesson #344: Learn From the Dying
I read a brief article today called Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The author, a nurse, has spent years with people in the final weeks of their lives, and she has documented in a blog and a book her findings. In a nutshell, the top five regrets of those near death in this nurse's experience …
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Leap Year Lesson #275: There Is Much Truth In Folk Wisdom
I love folk wisdom. I find it to be true, simple, and worth as much or more than all the formal education from which I have benefited through the years. If you are like me, there are a few life lessons that come to mind from time to time as experiences reinforce the simple sayings …
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