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No one likes a know-it-all
I used to live thinking that my future depended on my decisions alone. I had to do right, be right, think right, to make it to the finish line victoriously.…
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Watch out for the crocodiles
The sun has just risen here in Bujumbura. We’re here for a brief 12-day trip. It’s good to be back and take part in the goings-on at the church and…
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Don’t panic! How can we know everything will be alright?
Don’t panic! Life is crazy right now and it’s tempting to panic. World events have us on the edge of our seats. The news coupled with the anxiety we face…
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A week in Liberia, how literacy rates effect the church
I’ve been in Liberia for a week teaching in a week-long leadership academy for church leaders. Let me just say that my first visit to West Africa has been amazing.…
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I flew on the red eye this morning
It took me some time to figure out what people meant when they said that they flew on the “red eye.” Now that I’ve traveled, I understand. Flying at an…
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It’s time to set our journey, avoiding a full stop
It takes time to get to where you're going. Of course, the distance you have to travel has a lot to do with how long it will take to get…
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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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…
