There’s a lot clamoring for attention in this world.  Especially this time of year.  Sometimes our lives are noisy and every one of us is busy, busy, busy.  We make commitments and overbook ourselves.  So why would I ask you to add one more thing to your plate?  What gives me the audacity to give you one more commitment?  Let me answer with a question.  Suppose you were having a birthday party with all your friends and family.  Halfway through the celebration, somebody brings out a huge cake with to-die-for frosting.  It is by far the most delicious cake you have ever tasted.  When you bite into it, little tiny angels start floating around your head while singing the hallelujah chorus.  It warms your whole body from the tip of your tiny toe to the top of your head.  Now, that’s good cake.  Are you going to share or are you going to let everyone just watch you eat?  Me?  I’m going to share my cake – let me explain why.

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