One Thousand Gifts: Waiting

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I watch for the gifts. Every day I notice the little graces that God sends my way. Over and over again, I am thankful for life, and love, and grace. Over and over again, I am thankful for shelter, food, running water, and toilets that flush. This week my mind has been somewhat distracted by… read more »

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The Mercy House

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If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve heard me mention Kristen several times. As God would have it, our journeys have been in sync with one another for some time. Though we are world’s apart in bloggerdom, we were each similarly affected by the Compassion Bloggers trip to Kenya. Kristen did the going and I… read more »

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If…

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If I seek forgiveness, may I first forgive. If I wish to complain, may my words be silenced. If I speak words of criticism, may they be of me. If I speak words of praise, may they be of others. If I speak a compliment, may it be sincere. If I am praised in public,… read more »

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One Thousand Gifts: A Soldier

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What is it in us that makes us yearn for an easier life? One without hardship or trial, pain or tears? Is it our God-given instinct that knows this place is not the way it is supposed to be? That thing inside us that longs to return to the Garden? The eternity in our hearts… read more »

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