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When Convictions Meet Reality

      So many times have I heard Men of God use the word ''conviction'' at church. What is conviction? Is it important in any way? Should a Christian be convicted about something he believes in? Do we easily give up on our dreams and convictions just because others think we can't?     The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines conviction as a strong belief or opinion; the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true. Most of us have had convictions about great things we would have loved to do in this life. For some, it has been the dream to pursue a college degree and become great entrepreneurs, for others it has been the passion to be great orators and motivational speakers. Others have longed to become great scholars like Aristotle, Plato or Socrates. For others, it has always been the burning passion to pursue a career in fashion.     What happened to all these dreams? Did they give up on themselves? Were their actions subject to the cour