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Monthly Archives: January 2014


“How Much Is Enough?”

” Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.  I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every…

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“The Most Important Thing…”

“Be still, and know that I am God.”  – Psalm 46:10 Living into the stillness. Finding my center. Waiting for God in the silence. Peace. My friends, Grace to you in all its various forms.  I know that the past…

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“What Is The Church?…”

For all the things I want to teach my children, this is one of the most important:  The church is God loving people through others.  When asked this question, I hope my kids will be able to say more than…

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“The Grace of God…”

I find myself again resting in the peace of Sumatanga. The beauty of the falling snow reminds me why I am here. I am here to soak up the grace of God. It is here I bring my brokeness, my…

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“Mom, HELP!!”

I am sure most of us are familiar with this call, coming from a child, with a distinct tone that says something is most definitely very wrong.  I found myself awakened at 2:00 a.m. this morning to this call.  It…

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“Can Someone Get Me Some Oxygen Please?”

My daughter is 7 and plays basketball.  I had the great privilege last night of taking to the court with the team to practice and scrimmage.  My job was to create some friction in the midst of rebounding, i.e. be…

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“I Should Just Get Out of the Way…”

I don’t know about all of you, but I have a serious investment in my children’s futures.  I feel responsible for making sure they become well-educated, productive members of society.  I want to make sure they are happy and fulfilled….

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Prayer Request

Please keep the family of Mike Freeman in your prayers.  He passed away last night leaving his wife and 3 teenage children.  

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“I forget…”

My daughter is 7 years old.  She is a joyous and normal child. However, she appears to me to have an old soul.  She is thoughtful and contemplative.  I admit that most times I forget that she is only a…

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“Don’t Worry About the Kids…”

  When my oldest child was 1, I received some advice that I count among the best I have ever heard.  Although, it didn’t mean much to me at the time.  It shows my lack of parenting experience. I was…

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