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BETTER MEN? BETTER THAN WHAT?

October 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The idea of better men is different than Best Man. If you’ve ever been selected as a Best Man, you know what better feels like. Somehow, someone valued your friendship, in spite of how you might value yourself. Can anyone be a better man? Let’s not get carried away.

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HARD LIVING ON PURPOSE

September 24, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Hard living is something to avoid, most of the time. I’ve heard it said at funerals: “They had a hard life.” And it’s true, but is it avoidable?

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