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Written in August 2018 as my cancer journey and treatment plan were still in the early stages. Recently I wrote about having a pantry full of resources to use when I face hard times. What I didn’t specifically spell out was that I had just received a diagnosis of breast cancer. My update to close…
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The start of my cancer journey. Posted in late June 2018, a few days after my diagnosis. In the original post I didn’t name the “new situation” as cancer. But that’s what it was. Then Abigail made haste and took two hundred loaves and two skins of wine and five sheep already prepared and five…
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Again, written in December 2017, but moved to new platform in a different season. At Christmas, my sister-in-law loves to decorate their yard with an assortment of the older style, illuminated, hard plastic, blow mold figures. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, snowmen, and a Nativity scene. Those of us who know her get caught up…
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Originally written in June 2017 as Adventures in Missions was evaluating some world events. I’ve previously posted about risk and safety here as well. Ask someone to name Bible verses they’ve memorized and Matthew 28:19-20 is likely to pop up shortly after John 3:16. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in…
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This was written in January 2017 and now feels very incomplete. Events of recent years means there is much to wrestle with, and educate myself on. And while this is still a legacy I am grateful for, I am more aware than before of how complex the issues are and I need this to be…
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There are so many stories, and so many wounded people, from church “done wrong”. But what I wrote here in December 2016 is my hope for everyone who seeks a church. I’ve been lucky (or blessed, or both). I’ve been part of a church that while it isn’t perfect, is as close as I can…
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This was written by me in November 2016 with heavy input and editing by Seth Barnes, founder of Adventures in Missions. I did not do this perfectly with my own son and daughter, but I do believe there is truth in it. What does it mean to “let go” of our children, particularly as they…
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Originally written in July 2016 on my 5 year anniversary with Adventures in Missions. Revisiting this is a good reminder of my call to go there – and the importance of “call” in general. It’s also a reminder that the journey was still just beginning at that point. July 15, 2016 was my 5 year…
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Originally published May 2016. Healthy boundaries are important. This post is not about that. It’s not about the wisdom needed to prayerfully navigate through healing. It’s not about reconciliation. And it’s not about forgiveness. It is about the quiet voice of the Holy Spirit. A voice that becomes discernible when you pay attention to a…
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Once again, the repost to the new platform doesn’t coincide with the season. Originally written December 2015. I have a pet peeve. It’s North American children (and adults) picturing Jesus as blond and blue-eyed because that’s the way He looks in their Nativity set. Never mind that the historical record tells us differently. For years…
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