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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Discovering Gifts and Passions by Accident
I have posted a story from the life of the comedian, Steve Allen, who found some gifts and whose talent was discovered quite accidentally.
This story is posted on a related site that has stories and resources to do with decision making and discernment.
Steve Allen: Discernment Comes From Doing
Image: Steve Allen
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