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Not Like the Others

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:August 3, 2026
Post category:Spiritual Growth Humility
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What sets you apart or makes you unique? What is it about you that makes you not like the others? I don't want to be like the others. What I…

A Unique Perspective, Nomads and Altars

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:February 2, 2026
Post category:Between the Lines Missions
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I have lived as an expatriate for most of my life, and that has given me a unique perspective. Although my passport identifies me as American, my story is more…

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Living light at customs when you have 13 suitcases

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:February 12, 2024
Post category:A quick word Missions Experience
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Almost nine years ago, I stood in the Blantyre, Malawi, airport with my husband and young daughter, waiting for our luggage. It was hot, and sweat poured from my husband's…

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Many Mornings of Bad NewsAugust 16, 2026
I have woken up to many mornings of bad news. I remember one morning in 1993, in particular, waking to the sound of our light fixtures rattling as bombs echoed through the city of Bujumbura, where we were living at the time. The first democratically elected president of Burundi had been in office for only… Read more: Many Mornings of Bad News
More Than Money, But You Have To Spend It AllAugust 8, 2026
Because my life has brought me around the world, I learned there’s more to money than meets the eye. When talking about money or currency, usually what comes to mind is the USD (United States Dollar). The dollar, along with the Euro and the British Pound, is usually used to compare currency values. To figure… Read more: More Than Money, But You Have To Spend It All
Four-Color Pens, Only for the Uber-CoolAugust 2, 2026
I thought about four-color pens today. Let me tell you a story about them. When my youngest daughter, Andreya, was 10 years old, she was busy as an online student with Northstar Christian Academy. She was (and still is) an excellent student and a quick learner. I remember those days when I was in awe… Read more: Four-Color Pens, Only for the Uber-Cool

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