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A Called Life: August 2013
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Sunday, August 11. He leaves today. After months of training and instruction. Changed. Strong. Healthy. A leader. Proven and trusted. Ready and excited. Ready to once again be a son, brother and friend. Ready to resume his education. Wanting to thrive. I thank God for this young man and feel overwhelmed with pride and joy. Sunday, August 11, 2013. Tuesday, August 6. The book of Ruth, in the Bible. If you want to get me excitedly talking, ask me why! But since I can't hear you, I'll tell you why! I love t...
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A Called Life: May 2014
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Thursday, May 15. Another birthday, new year! I found myself not looking forward to this birthday because it's a mile-marker that I'm not quite ready to be at, as a single woman. Even thinking about it still makes me want to breathe a deep sigh. But ready or not, the birthday came and went and as for celebration, I had a great day.it was relaxing and fun, with good conversation, good food, and a good friend! I wish to learn more Spanish and to be able to speak more confidently and clearly. I would love t...
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A Called Life: June 2013
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Wednesday, June 26. Things not commonly known about missionaries. Missionaries love people but can struggle with loneliness, especially within the first couple years as they are learning the language and starting to develop relationships. Loneliness can be very trying. Homesickness can strike at any time, over any little thing. For example, taking your car to the shop and being frustrated over not fully understood or not being able to fully understand the mechanic. Will my car actually be fixed? Oasis is...
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A Called Life: Books Worth Reading
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Here are some books that I've read and recommend:. Eric Liddell: Pure Gold by David McCasland. Cross Cultural Conflict by Duane Elmer. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya by Ruth Tucker. Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Connecting by Paul Stanley and J. Robert Clinton. Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner. Mudhouse Sabbath by Lauren Winner. The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer. A Return to Modesty by Wendy Shalit. The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared by Alice Ozma. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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A Called Life: May 2013
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Tuesday, May 21. Get movin', for pete's sake! There are a number of Bible verses that offer encouragement, "feel-goodness," and can become like a mantra or battle cry in the midst of life's struggles. One such verse is Exodus 14:14:. The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.". And yet, just the other day I read verse 15. Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.". In other words, don't just stand there crying.get a move on it! Tuesday, May...
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A Called Life: Another birthday, new year!
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Thursday, May 15. Another birthday, new year! I found myself not looking forward to this birthday because it's a mile-marker that I'm not quite ready to be at, as a single woman. Even thinking about it still makes me want to breathe a deep sigh. But ready or not, the birthday came and went and as for celebration, I had a great day.it was relaxing and fun, with good conversation, good food, and a good friend! I wish to learn more Spanish and to be able to speak more confidently and clearly. I would love t...
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A Called Life: *TWANG*
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Friday, March 14. My sister asked me what was my favorite/most-impacting lesson from Colorado. Then when I finished sharing about conflict, she asked about the next favorite. Pretty soon one elastic colorful band was put around his waist, with two people holding onto it, on each side of him. They were instructed to pull the elastic band tight. This band represents expectations versus reality. The elastic band snaps against our feelings. And your feelings are impacted. Before Mr. Feelings could react ...
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A Called Life: Broken-hearted
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Wednesday, October 1. As in, crying off and on throughout the day. Pretty much every time I talked to someone, the ever-near tears came streaming down my face. I live at Oasis.a restoration facility for boys with behavioral or drug related issues. This means, the requirement to coming to Oasis is that you have a problem. You have some kind of brokenness in your past whether at the hands of others or by your own choices or, as in most cases, both. What can I possibly say to them? The mercies of God are ne...
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A Called Life: March 2014
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Friday, March 14. My sister asked me what was my favorite/most-impacting lesson from Colorado. Then when I finished sharing about conflict, she asked about the next favorite. Pretty soon one elastic colorful band was put around his waist, with two people holding onto it, on each side of him. They were instructed to pull the elastic band tight. This band represents expectations versus reality. The elastic band snaps against our feelings. And your feelings are impacted. Before Mr. Feelings could react ...
