Even When Nothing Happens, Something Happened: A Lesson in Quiet Courage
Today, I want to talk about quiet courage. Today was a shining example of good courage, but it started last night. The text messages
January 22, 2026
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Today, I want to talk about quiet courage. Today was a shining example of good courage, but it started last night. The text messages
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