No Regrets?
By Angela T. Khabeb
It was the day after Thanksgiving 2005, Black Friday, the shoppers’ delight. As my friend, Michelle, and I pulled into the mall parking lot, I had a terrible, but fleeting thought: My baby hasn’t been very active today. But I quickly dismissed the idea. I swept it away, telling myself, you’re tired so the baby is probably tired, too. I was blissfully pregnant and blissfully ignorant. Our baby was stillborn seven days later. MORE ›
The gift and challenge of regret
by Angela T. Khabeb
re·gret /rəˈɡret/: a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
What if you encountered a powerful and benevolent genie who could grant you one do-over of your choice? Would you consider going back in time and doing something differently? MORE ›
Cafe group: Regrets
October 2018
No regrets?
by Angela T. Khabeb
Regrets can be challenging but God is with us.
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Faith reflections: The gift and challenge of regret
by Angela T. Khabeb
We make mistakes and we learn as we grow. We fall and we rise. It is all part of the abundant life that God desires for us.
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