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One of Karen's favorite quotes is: "Whatever job we get and whatever task we are assigned can serve as a container for grace" (Eugene Peterson in "Practical Resurrection"). We pray that the words and sentences on this blog may also serve as "containers of grace" for its readers.
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“With a Little Help from my Friends”
My vision of 2019 being a “better” year faded quickly. Within a week my husband was diagnosed with severe COPD and out-of- control-diabetes. As his “nurse” and health manager, I was faced with purchasing, organizing, and tracking more meds, finding … Continue reading
The Gift of Comings and Goings
“It is often in our absence that the Spirit of God manifests itself. . . . . It was only in Jesus’ absence that his friends discovered the full meaning of his presence. . . . When we claim for … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the power of my presence
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An Unlikely Friendship
Gregg was a precocious thinker, a born leader, a mature writer, and an “old soul.” He was in the seventh grade during my first year of teaching. I tried to match his thought processes; he worked on perfecting sentences. We worked together … Continue reading
My Once in a Lifetime Life – My Friendship with Bela
“My Once-in-a-Lifetime Life” is a series of occasional blogs written by Joy in reflecting on her time as a Christian missionary with three young children in the mid-2000’s. This post celebrates the friendship of two unlikely friends, a young American missionary and … Continue reading
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Tagged Communism, faberakas, friendship, Hungary, Jesse tree
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My Once in a Lifetime Life – The Lesson of Zia Annetta
“My Once in a Lifetime Life” is a series of occasional blogs written by Joy in reflecting on her time as a Christian missionary with three young children in the mid-2000’s. This post celebrates the life of Zia Annetta, a … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, Methodist Church in Sicily, Sicily
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A Garden that Love Created
Recently I was surprised by a call from a friend saying he was on his way to trim a huge bush by our front door. As he pruned away, we discussed removing the bush in the spring and planting something smaller. … Continue reading
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