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Is Living the Simple Life the Best Approach?
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email to a friend For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul [Purpose of life]? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:36. “Life, in its simplest, most basic form was far more precious than any amenities it could afford, such as prizes and fame, respect and riches, the acceptance of either peers or strangers.” -Sandra Brown, The Thrill of victory The emphasis all around us today is on gaining all we can of the…
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Integrity is the Glue of Personal Development
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email this article to a friend Ironically some think that they are doing themselves well by their dishonesty while in truth they are creating flaws in the structure of their life that will ultimately bring it crashing down. We all have experienced the hurt and loss caused by those who are dishonest. My losses include thousands of dollars, the loss friendship of those who I would rather be my friends and the hurt inside of their ruthless unconcern for me as a friend and fellow human being. Recently I decided…
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Wisdom Cannot be Given, Only Acquired…
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email this article to a friend A godly, wise and wealthy old father had come to the end of his life and wanted to once again teach is two sons a lesson in wisdom. He called them to his bedside and told them of the two greatest gifts which was love and money and he said that each of those could be freely given but there was a third which could not be given and was not easy to acquire. His sons who had been taught well by their father…