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Count It all Joy: December 2014
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Count It all Joy. Friday, December 5, 2014. The truth of Lady Liberty. Pure and undefiled religions before God and the Father is this: to visit widows and orphans in their distress [and] to keep one's self unspotted from the world." (James 1:27). The and, added by our English translators perhaps causes us to miss one of the most profound statements of what enables us to be unspotted from the world- Looking after widows and orphans in their distress. Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,. Then, let us ...
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Count It all Joy: December 2013
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Count It all Joy. Monday, December 9, 2013. The video I submitted! For doing volunteer work.help us win! Saturday, December 7, 2013. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). On the other side of the door. Once a week I filed papers in the accounting office as a Phase II (Leadership training) student. It was always a fun couple of hours. I got . The video I submitted! A Surge of Hope. The gabbling of Mrs.G. At home mom vs. Public mom. What is life really like. Of trees and peacocks and a fearless leader. According the...
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Count It all Joy: February 2015
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Count It all Joy. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The Long Road home. I made it back to Denver on Sunday afternoon. One day later than planned. We stopped for the night in Wyoming. Brought back memories of seven years ago when my friend Cheryl and had to stop in the same town-but not by choice. That time we had to stay in the armory. This time I slept in a bed in a hotel. So instead of focusing on the hard stuff here are some things I am super thankful for today:. 3 Ronda is staying for the week. I am approa...
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Count It all Joy: November 2014
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Count It all Joy. Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The ABC's of 2014. I am so Thankful for:. ATW and the experience of taking a team of 7 to so many different places and seeing God's hand on the whole trip- watching Him minister to people's hearts all along the way. Books- right now it's been the audio versions. They have given me hours of provoking thought, lulled me to sleep at night, and drew creative pictures in my mind as stories weave to together. Such a blessing on outreach, small enough to tote around...
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Count It all Joy: A Book Review
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Count It all Joy. Monday, January 19, 2015. When I was younger I would often read a book in a 24 hour time span-or less. These days it's rare, particularly a book that is not a novel. But, when I got The Meaning of Marriage. In the mail, I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book to my single. I used to, but then got sick of all the friendships that never went anywhere.-vulnerability moment. Yeeps.). One other main theme in the book is the power of commitment and the value of covenan...
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Count It all Joy: November 2013
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Count It all Joy. Friday, November 29, 2013. In keeping with a personal Thanksgiving Tradition. My Thanksgiving ABC's of the year.reflecting on this past year. African adventures with Ronda! Who would have thought we would be in Kenya hanging out together last winter! Being asked to lead the ATW for 2014. Daily new mercy from the throne room. Early mornings-when I do get up and see the sunrise, my day is always a little brighter. Gardening for the first time. Home- I love my family. Stacy-she's been an i...
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Count It all Joy: May 2014
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Count It all Joy. Saturday, May 17, 2014. Some eyes were clear and full of hope, others hollow, some were glassy from drinking, others filled with wells of sorrow. Some would not look up. Others flashed with pain. Regardless of where we have come from, each of us has value. A simple "May I take your tray, sir" restores dignity, for a moment. Jesus let it go much further. Thursday, May 8, 2014. Because they were praying for people on the bridge for people and he said "they are praying for people here and ...
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Count It all Joy: January 2014
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Count It all Joy. Friday, January 17, 2014. Amazing song by my friend Lindy. So encouraged by this song today! My friend Lindy put out a track, just released! Enjoy it. Reminds me that YES this is why I do what I do! Take Courage by Lindy. Spent most of the day planning ATW.so excited for what is shaping up! Will share more as locations become cemented. Continue to pray with me that we will go where He wants us to go, and that I won't let myself get overwhelmed in all the prep. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Count It all Joy: September 2014
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Count It all Joy. Saturday, September 27, 2014. Everyday in Ecuador I was able to shower love on a little rascal with the biggest smile and a ton of energy. Little Jose was the happiest child. All my clothes were dirty from sitting beside him at meals, I tied his shoes more times than I could count. I wanted to take him home with me. Living in a children's home there is never a dull moment. 46 kids to love. Who love you back. Never underestimate the power of a hug. Saturday, September 6, 2014. Here we ar...