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We decided long ago to love
40 years. That's how long I will have been married to Jamie in July this year, 2024 (spoiler alert: I will post a very sappy anniversary blog). I can't say…
Spiritual growth comes as a result of our growing in relationship with God. As we get to know Him, we become more like Him. Spiritual growth isn’t a process that ever ends for the believer. We continue to grow as long as we are on planet earth.
It’s hard to keep my mouth shut
Don't take the thought and say it.Anonymous I've learned, and I keep learning, to keep my mouth shut. Not everyone needs to hear what I think; sometimes I don't even…
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Going to cover two cushions, how important can a chair be?
I want to tell you the story of when I went on a mission when I lived in Burundi to cover two cushions for my rocking chair. This chair is…
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Living light at customs when you have 13 suitcases
Almost nine years ago, I found myself standing in the Blantyre, Malawi, airport with my husband and young daughter, waiting for our luggage. It was hot, and sweat poured from…
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A unique perspective
I have lived as an ex-pat (foreigner) for most of my life. This has given me a unique perspective. While my passport says that I'm an American, my experience says…
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When there’s no one to meet you at the airport
Stepping off the plane for the first time in Burundi, I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. I stood with my husband and two very young children on the…
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It makes no sense when facing unspoken moments of choice
The past few weeks have been harsh. I'm tempted to think, "If this is what the beginning of the year looks like, I'm not looking forward to how the rest…
Who is your best friend?
What are the qualities you value in a best friend? Who is your best friend? Do you have a best friend? My husband, Jamie, is my best friend. In just…
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Push the envelope when you are feeling dusty
Do you "push the envelope?" Have you waited a bit longer to service your car than you should have or asked for an extension on a deadline? Or let dust…
Living and working, how to keep eternity in mind
If you’ve been around here for any time on the Shift, you know that I’ve been living and working on the continent of Africa for almost all of my adult…
