And those fundamentalist wackos who actually read the Bible and History books that haven’t been revised or combed for anything offensive to any particular ethnic group… and who don’t “believe in” the so-called separation of Church and State. This sort of thing goes on in media from time to time and I usually ‘turn the other cheek,’ so to speak, and attempt to forgettaboutit. However, the barbs from those who shape the minds and decisions of students around the country are getting increasingly antagonistic and mean-spirited. It will not be surprising then, if one day, in the not so distant…
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You probably experience this from time to time… you either read about or are told about some amazing thing, event or piece of news (read: rumour or gossip). At first, you either can’t believe it or you instantly believe it and then feel like kicking yourself later over your gullibility or lack of honour and discernment. When you hear some shocking bit of information and you instantly believe the report and then, inevitably, you’re filled with remorse over your lack of loyalty or lack of wisdom——-that, or you instantly deny that rumour and defend your friend or defend a position…
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So, we came home from the wedding. Whew… were we ever tired—long day of hurry-scurry and then it was over, the reception was all set up, served and cleaned up and we looked forward to a rest. We’d had a whirlwind weekend with Timothy stopping in to spend the night and to leave while we were at the wedding. We returned home and came in to see that Timothy had left notes on the counter before he headed back to Oregon to Mission’s/Bible school. So on this sheet of paper I see an empty Top Ramen package with a note…
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It was such a strange day today. Strange bcz it was peculiarly quiet and strange bcz it was so cold… yet, bcz it was sunny out, the children were delighted to play all day—even the work was play for them today. Yet another boy has mastered the mowing and was so thrilled to be making patterns in the grassy yard where the volleyball “court” is. I looked out to see him practically running as he eagerly mowed that portion of our yard. It was shear delight to him as he saw his work take shape and was utterly pleased with…
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I read this comic strip this morning and while a few of the children here laughed, I didn’t laugh. we spend years attempting to train up our children, they cry when we leave and rejoice when we return. They cling to our skirts and hang out at the bathroom door waiting for us to get finished in there so that they can hand us dandelions and give us sloppy kisses and then… one day it sort of just happens… and they’re independent, they have their own life… (at least some of the time). We’re never ready for it when it…
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What a blessing it has been to be able to occasionally talk with Kathryn on the phone and also to receive her letters from Jinja, Uganda where she’s working in an orphanage. I know as she wraps up the month of March there, she’s likely thinking that the time is moving too swiftly! Her letters have been such a source of encouragement to us and have really been informative as to the nature of her work there and all that’s going on. I’m missing her very much today as we’ve just returned from celebrating my birthday with most all our…
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The Maxwell’s baby, Susannah Joy, has passed from this life………….. and we pray into the arms of the LORD. Our deep sympathy to the Maxwell family, especially to Nathan and Melanie… sweet parents… grieving the loss of their newborn – their firstborn child. Please remember them in your prayers as they walk through the days ahead. Sweet comfort is that they are trusting in the merciful grace of the LORD.
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My name is Pride. I am a cheater. I cheat you of your God-given destiny… because you demand your own way. I cheat you of contentment… because you “deserve better than this.” I cheat you of knowledge… because you already know it all. I cheat you of healing… because you’re too full of me to forgive. I cheat you of holiness… because you refuse to admit when you’re wrong. I cheat you of vision… because you’d rather look in the mirror than out a window. I cheat you of genuine friendship… because nobody’s going to know the real you. I…
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I was standing in the kitchen a little while ago and, as I do most every morning, I was waiting for my tea water to boil. Instantly, Doubter came in along with his friends, Sabotager and Shame to visit She-who-must-be-obeyed. You see, She-who-must-be-obeyed has been battling against My-will-to-obey and She-who-must-be-obeyed is very very cunning and has a litany of excuses as to why she deserves whatever she wants… especially when she listens to friends, Doubter, Sabotager and Shame. They’re all bent on tempting her to listen and bent on destroying My-will-to-obey. You see, My-will-to-obey is often weak and even seems…
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Please join in prayer for the Maxwell family: Nathan and Melanie’s newborn daughter Susannah Joy is in NICU… More here: the Maxwell family blog