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So, what is your star word for 2025?
If you were at Wilshire on Sunday, you were invited to pick a shiny star out of a basket with a word written on it. And then you were encouraged to consider that word in this new year and how it might guide you inwardly and outwardly closer to Christ. This is the second year we’ve done this and I’m not sure how well I did last year.
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Wednesday I crossed another bridge toward feeling whole: I rolled up my sleeve and donated blood.
I’ve been a longtime blood donor, the majority of it through periodic blood drives hosted by Wilshire for decades. I’ve given almost nine gallons over the years, which sounds like a lot but there are many people who have given much more. The world champion, Australia’s James Harris, has given more than 1,170 units of various blood components. I’m way behind at just 70 units.
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It’s a common statement as we flip the calendar: “I can’t believe the year went by so fast? Where did it go?” Often it sounds like a complaint or a regret and spoken with heavy sighs of frustration. It’s rare that I hear someone say, “Wow, what a wonderful gift from God that was!” But maybe we should say that, and while we’re at it, we should thank God for this new year too, because it’s a gift as well.
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