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The Strange Time of In Between

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:May 5, 2026
Post category:Grief Spiritual Growth
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I remember when I was younger, time seemed to pass more slowly than it does now that I am older. I can’t quite say I’m old, nor can I claim…

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Introducing a most unusual read

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:May 15, 2025
Post category:Encouragement Faith
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For all the newcomers, I would like to take a moment to welcome you to A Cultural Shift, a most unusual blog. I hope the content encourages you to explore…

Embracing Change: What had we done?

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:March 24, 2025
Post category:Missions God's Kingdom Spiritual Growth
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Stepping off the plane for the first time in Burundi, I wondered what had we done. After our plane landed, I stood on the airport tarmac with my husband and…

I Don’t Like Debt But I Had a Green Carpet

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:January 15, 2025
Post category:Spiritual Growth
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We got married a few years before we moved to Africa. We bought a small townhouse from a lovely older couple. Because we spent all that we had to buy…

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Time To Be Thankful

Post author:Lea Peters
Post published:September 29, 2024
Post category:A quick word Family Grief
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Take some time to be thankful today. I have gained perspective as I've grown older. It’s an inevitable consequence of going through the school of life. Having perspective is one…

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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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