{"id":1969,"date":"2013-05-27T12:20:05","date_gmt":"2013-05-27T16:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayspirituality\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2013-05-26T12:21:42","modified_gmt":"2013-05-26T16:21:42","slug":"growing-respect-reveals-divine-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayspirituality\/2013\/05\/growing-respect-reveals-divine-nature.html","title":{"rendered":"Growing Respect Reveals Divine Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we were licensed foster parents, one of the children who stayed with us joined the Young Marines. The leader of the local Young Marines was outstanding. The foster boy truly responded to the discipline of the program. He was ready to participate in the annual Memorial Day service, therefore we all attended.<\/p>\n<p>My respect grew. And, my respect to those who serve for our country continues to grow. 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