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The traditional picture of forgiveness is that it must be complete. But forgiveness can happen in stages. We may be able to let go bit by bit. Who do you feel ready to begin the process of forgiveness for and how might you go about starting that process, understanding that forgiveness takes patience and persistence?…

This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, the Christ. –Frank McKibben

Crush your sense of self-allure like an autumn lily in the hand. Nurture only the path to peace –Unbinding– as taught by the One Well Gone. -Dhammapada, 20, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this thing, letting the boys live?” The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women: they are vigorous. Before the midwife can come to them, they have given birth.” And God dealt well…

The ultimate test of a man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. –Gaylord Nelson

Why is getting Christmas presents for your kids just like a day at the office? You do all the work and the fat guy in the suit gets all the credit.

19. Watch “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and during the part where George is about to jump, list the reasons why you couldn’t. Place that list in your “Self-Esteem File.” If you couldn’t think of anything, click here for Beliefnet’s “Find a Therapist” tool.

Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiahi took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public…

[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. [19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put…

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