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the beggar
The other day I passed a beggar, a very deformed beggar. He was sitting, more like slumping, on the sidewalk with a blanket in front of him. A big pile of money collected as people seemed to automatically dropped coins … Continue reading
In my face; GOD
Who am I to question God’s provision for another? What do I know? How can I even begin to fathom the depths of our Creator and how he touches and comforts humanity? These questions have been plaguing me since I … Continue reading
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bread and bananas
The capital city, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia is experiencing an incredible economic boom and changing daily. Development, new businesses, and construction can be seen everywhere. Many good things are happening all around the city. But still there are many who … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian responsibility, Jesus said, kingdom of god, Orphaned and Vunerable Children, poverty
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boxes, dump runs, craigslist, and give aways
The purge is nearly complete. We are living in a relatively empty house, except for a couple of couches, a few mattresses on the floor, pots, pans, and food in boxes, and paper plates. It’s an exciting time but laced … Continue reading
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Foolishly following where the Lord leads
Out of concern and love for us, some have questioned our calling. Understandably, for they have watched us follow the Lord at a great price. And yet, despite the cost, we still trust His voice and will continue to follow. … Continue reading
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Thy Kingdom come
…thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Is the Kingdom of God found in the church today, here in America? Is the Kingdom heralded in by professional musicians, eloquent and exceedingly handsome and beautiful people preaching … Continue reading
As this election year presses onward, no one can argue that there is much that divides us. Issues that at one time were bipartisan are now being rehashed and politicized to feed the fires. And across the globe there’s dissension, … Continue reading
Sun Stand Still
The Old Testament has some spectacular stories of how God intervened in the lives of his children. One great example was when Joshua asked God for the sun to stand still until he could finish the battle. He just needed … Continue reading
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Acts of Righteousness
In our small group, we’re studying Matthew 6:1-18. Jesus is talking about doing things in secret for God and not for others to see. However, what really struck me was what our ‘acts of righteousness’ actually are: Giving to the … Continue reading
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Rick and Phyllis LaBranche 