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What has to happen before an inheritance can be received? In most cases, a death must occur. That makes an inheritance unlike almost every other gift. A friend may place a gift into your hands and enjoy watching you open it. But an inheritance often reaches you through loss. The promises may be written…

When I was serving in Afghanistan, I was given the responsibility of providing chaplain support to an Air Force contingent. The Air Force compound was surrounded by walls, with only two locked gates guarded by armed personnel. The guards knew who I was. They knew why I was there. They may even have known…

The food in the refrigerator has an expiration date. I am not sure what your understanding is about expiration dates on food. Our daughters stick to that date. When it arrives, what is left is thrown away. Susan, on the other hand, keeps it until it is clearly expired. My idea is more of a look, smell,…