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Archive for November, 2003

Who is that, knocking on my door?

author Posted by: Mike on date Nov 30th, 2003 | filed Filed under: Uncategorized

My family has been reading a book called Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John. This story, set in Switzerland and first published in 1948, teaches about repentance and forgiveness. I mention the book because this article is written around an idea that comes from the book.

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Things aren’t always like they seem!

author Posted by: Mike on date Nov 1st, 2003 | filed Filed under: Faith

Have you ever wondered what effect your environment has on you? It’s amazing how your perceptions and assumptions shape your experiences. For example, what is it like to be expecting milk when your glass is filled with orange juice? Your mind has you prepared to taste milk, but you are quite surprised when it tastes all wrong. The missed expectation causes you momentary disorientation.

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