1000 gifts

When I don’t understand…

I’ve been thinking more about this God we serve…and how often we want things that don’t really make much sense. Specifically, I’m thinking about God’s omniscience and the common complaint, “I don’t understand why God would allow ______.” Now… if we’re honestly asking if God will please show us why, and we’re willing to hear …

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Halfway to 1000…

I’m half-way to counting 1000 gifts! The 11 that today’s Multitude Monday brings me are: 490. That the rest of my 10 Compassion kids got sponsors 491. The gorgeous colors on the tree across the street 492. Finally getting to know our neighbors, and 493. Discovering that they have girls the same ages as ours …

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A life poured out…

The concept of living a life poured out has been stirring in my spirit quite a bit lately. What does it mean? Are we really called to do it? Is it…fun? First, I’d like to say that this phrase–“a life poured out”–isn’t an official something that somebody told me. I’m sure it’s been used before, …

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