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Character-Courage-Conscience
02/14/2012
Baby Shower for 'Shack-Up' Honey ..."Recently, my husband's best friend knocked up his 'shack-up honey' after dating her for three months. This is his first child, her third and all her kids have different dads. A few people are throwing a baby shower for the girlfriend. " More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChildrenMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingShacking UpShacking-UpSocial IssuesValues
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02/14/2012
What Does Character Have to Do with Romance? Cynthia was immediately attracted to Harry's good looks, easy smile and charm. She thought, "This is the guy for me." A few dates, and she was smitten. A few more dates and everything fell apart. Harry lied to her, had an affair with her best friend, and borrowed money from her, which he did not pay back. What went wrong? More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingMorals, Ethics, ValuesrelationshipSelfishromance.comValues
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02/13/2012
Till Death Do Us Part I heard this story a few months ago, but wanted to bring it to your attention again right before Valentine's Day as an example of true and deep love... The headline from last October read: "Iowa Couple Married 72 Years Dies Holding Hands, an Hour Apart"... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceHolidaysValentine's DayValuesWedding
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02/09/2012
Finding Your Motivation I'm going to tell you a story about motivating employees and what's inside the mind of an employee who is motivated, regardless of the job. More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMotivationPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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02/01/2012
Standing Up and Speaking Out This is about standing up and speaking out. Not enough of you do it, and you don't do it often enough. There's a good reason you don't - because you get crap for it and most people want to avoid getting crap in their lives. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDivorceMorals, Ethics, ValuesValues
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01/30/2012
Where Are the Real Men? I want to write about how there are no men. (Well, there aren't no men, there are just few men). And a lot of women don't even like real men... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMarriageMen's Point of ViewValuesWomen's Point of View
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01/23/2012
The Most Overlooked Consequence of Television on Children The television in today's home can mean so many things. For some, it's a status symbol. For others, it's instant babysitting when a parent needs a break. Most of us also wouldn't dispute the entertainment value. But, there's a hidden consequence not talked about often which may have you think twice before your child watches the next latest greatest show. More >>

Tags: CharacterCharacter-Courage-ConscienceChildrenInternet-MediaParentingTelevisionValues
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12/13/2011
The Right Thing to Do Recently I had the sad task of walking with a family as they buried their infant daughter after many months of preparation and anticipation. This child was a "miracle child" conceived by a couple after their other children had reached adulthood. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-Consciencedeath of a childMilitaryMorals, Ethics, ValuesRead On-AirStay-at-Home MomValues
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12/12/2011
Owning Up It took me awhile to own up to the fact I was a less than great mother to my children...When I finally did, I sat them down individually and asked each to tell me what were the worst things they felt I did. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceResponse to a CommentValues
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12/05/2011
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide ...I was interested to learn what my listeners have owned up to - even years later - because of their conscience; why they felt it was important to right the wrong and how doing so changed their life... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceForgivenessMorals, Ethics, ValuesPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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