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Why I'm not generous

by Bill High  |  January 31, 2012  |  Category: Stories  |  Tags: generous, grace, justification

I’m not very generous. I’d like to be, but what is it that keeps me from being generous?

Generous is from the root word "genus," which is a reference to birth, blood, or family. It's a quality that reflects a condition of the heart, mind, and soul. Classically, it was defined as nobleness of soul.

I like that: nobleness of soul. We don’t talk like that anymore, but perhaps we should. ... read full post

A life of no regrets

by Bill High  |  June 28, 2011  |  Category: Insights  |  Tags: eternity, generosity, regret

Regret. What is it? The dictionary defines it as "a feeling of disappointment or distress about something that one wishes could be different."

It that’s the case, here’s the question: Will we have regret in heaven? Will we wish something could be different?

Hey, heaven’s supposed to be the perfect place. No more crying. No more tears. The ... read full post  |  2 comments

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