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One Sunday morning, a couple was finishing breakfast when the wife noticed her husband still hadn\u2019t dressed for church.<\/p>\n
Puzzled, she asked, \u201cWhy aren\u2019t you ready? We\u2019ll be late.\u201d<\/p>\n
He calmly replied, \u201cI\u2019m not going today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surprised, she asked why. He sighed, \u201cThree reasons: it\u2019s too cold, I don\u2019t feel welcome\u2014people judge me\u2014and I\u2019m just not in the mood.\u201d<\/p>\n
She listened, then countered, \u201cWell, I\u2019ve got three reasons you should<\/em> go. One, the church has heating now. Two, you’re focusing on the few who gossip\u2014many people love and support you. And three\u2026 you’re the minister.\u201d<\/p>\n He paused, realizing she was right. Even leaders have off days, but with a little love and honesty, they can find their way back.<\/p>\n This lighthearted moment highlights a deeper truth: everyone needs support\u2014especially those who lead.<\/p>\n Want it even shorter?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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