2026 with gold confetti We’ve survived another year.  We’ve turned the calendar to 2026 and will try to remember to write it when completing our dates.  For me, the end of a year begs reflection.  Indulge me a few paragraphs to record what I’ve done, what I’ve learned, and what I am committing to with God’s help.  Maybe it will encourage you to take a similar look.    It was Socrates who said, “An unexamined life isn’t worth living.” The Bible makes it an invitation:   O Lord

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