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As each day passes, I come to realize, in a deeper way, the difficultly of a life absorbed in Christ. It seems that no matter how much our hearts long for the intimacy found in Him, our flesh rears its ugly head with cries of dissent. Why does something that our heart craves so earnestly our flesh shuns so forcibly? Consequently, our daily lives become a never-ending spiritual struggle for the supremacy of our souls. Therefore we have no choice but to engage in warfare. However, this is no battle for the feeble minded-only the strong will prevail. Who will come away victorious today?

What am I doing?

I think I have asked myself this question at least forty seven times today. I know what that sounds like, but it’s not what you think. I don’t ask that question from a dark place.  I have not found myself … Continue reading

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Radical is the New Safe

I love the works of Dr. Seuss. Shamelessly. Luckily, I work with children.  And children, without fail, love Dr. Seuss.  And even if they don’t speak English, they are just as captivated by the pictures, as I am captivated by … Continue reading

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Passion is Not Lukewarm

Each day, as I seek to plunge further into the depths of my Daddy’s heart, I find myself being challenged at a greater level.  I ask Him to show me His ways, and find myself in a state of bewilderment … Continue reading

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Who is My Neighbor?

It was a busy day.  I was determined to finish preparing a large art project for my kids before 5pm, in order to have an undistracted phone conversation with a very dear friend from home. I kept hearing a whisper. … Continue reading

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Transition Central

The fascinating thing about transition is that it produces entirely opposing emotions, simultaneously. There is something altogether lovely that happens when you release yourself into the unknown and embrace the multitude of fears that arise in your world of secret … Continue reading

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She extends her hands to the poor…

…and she stretches out her hands to the needy. As I prepare for my return to the Land of a Thousand Hills, my mind is racing.  Thoughts of the Kingdom are coming and going, and crossing paths on their way … Continue reading

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3 Skirts. 2 Weeks.

Is it possible for one to actually summarize a week of vibrant life in one blog post? I don’t believe so. It is, however, possible to offer a small glimpse of the beauty of the life lived within that time. … Continue reading

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A Video For All To See…

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Soli Deo Gloria

I have done it once again. I promised to be consistent with my blogging, and failed to follow through. Please, dear ones, forgive me and enjoy that which I have to share with you. .RWANDA. It all started in 2009. … Continue reading

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