Stories from the Community
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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance. The first line of Lorem Ipsum, “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..”, comes from a line in section 1.10.32.
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I work at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Collin County as a therapist. I have had many conversations with my teenage clients who ask me what I believe and I put the question back on them. I cannot do Christian Counseling as we are a secular center but God has offered many opportunities for me to have conversations with clients and their parents.
Also, I have had many opportunities to have conversations with coworkers. Processing how I can support my clients who believe differently than me, express why I hold the beliefs I do. Being a therapist in a secular environment can be a challenge, but it is incredible when God opens doors to learn about others and show his love for them.
Our condo building’s security guard, Patrice, advised that her last day is this coming Friday. New job at Dallas 911 as dispatcher. She was apprehensive and not confident in her skills. I reminded her that she had a calm demeanor and is level headed. Asked if I could pray for her. Welcoming my offer, she told me she had not even prayed regarding her new job.
I prayed with Patrice and believe God was able to use those few moments to remind Patrice that she can always count on Him to be with her in her new role. My hope is that she finds confidence in Him as she serves out city.