YOU NEVER KNOW

YOU NEVER KNOW HOW… OR WHERE… THE SEEDS YOU SOW WILL BLOOM AND GROW. YOU NEVER KNOW! One beautiful, freeing truth I have learned on this journey of faith is that I do not control outcomes. But I do have the choice, every day, to sow seeds: seeds that have…

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DANCE FOR JOY!

What does it look like when a young woman realizes she is special? When she is lifted up, loved, known, beautiful, treasured? We recently brought two dozen amazing young ladies to our home to shop for dresses and shoes. Generous donors helped provide what we needed, and adult volunteers and…

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“H” VERSES ARE PROMISES

This year we are on our second walk through the alphabet, learning a scripture verse for each letter, A through Z. I’m amazed by the children’s ability to remember verses as we chant them in rhythm or sing them to simple made-up tunes. And I am just as excited as…

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THE WONDER OF SNOWFLAKES…AND CHILDREN

In Olive Branch, Mississippi, the  past few days have been uncommonly cold. Unfortunately (admittedly, some would say fortunately) our freezing temperatures have not been accompanied by snow. Many children, and likely some teachers, too, hoped for a snow day! But only a light dusting came to our cars and rooftops…

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