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SLOW DOWN AND PRAY
Not for a moment would I suggest that misdemeanors like speeding tickets—valid or invalid—rank alongside serious illnesses, natural disasters, and other testing experiences people face every day. But often in life we learn invaluable lessons from the smallest incidents. The trust we develop in God, strengthens us for the really tough challenges.
I was reminded of this recently when a state trooper pulled me over on a local turnpike. How quickly the threat of a speeding ticket can cloud a flawless afternoon with self-recrimination, indignation, and frustration! I knew my "violation" wouldn't be just a slap on the wrist. Despite my clean record as a driver, insurance penalties would stretch the fine to hundreds of dollars, plus office time off for a court appearance.

March 12, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from TAWNY MARIE CLEVELAND, JEANIE SATTERWHITE, CHARLEEN MAXWELL, CAROL RULLMAN, PHYLLIS SABINE, ANNA WILLIS
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'What is God telling me?'
PATRICIA KADICK, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Carrie Whitaker, Grant Slater
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WHAT'S IN a diagnosis?
BY NATHAN A. TALBOT
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THE BEST TREATMENT requires the right kind of diagnosis
BY ROBIN HOAGLAND
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'MY ONLY REASON for racing'
BY BUNI JEANNE LANE
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SICKNESS FOR SALE: DON'T BUY IT!
LYNN GRAY JACKSON
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PUPPIES OR PERFECTIONISM? NO CONTEST
BY DEBI GUNTER
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SNOWBOARDING WITH GOD
BY MELISSA LANDE
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SLOW DOWN AND PRAY
BY KIM SHIPPEY
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AN EARLY CHOICE
ABBY K. HILLMAN
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CHECKMATING FEAR AND EMOTIONALISM
YVONNE RENOULT
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ANGER DOES NOT DEFINE US
RUTH WALKER
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PRAYER AND A BOOK'S MESSAGE HEAL CHEST PAINS
MARGARET A. OTIENO