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The Grass Is Greener on the Other Side of the Ocean

We all tend to think that everyone else has it easier and better than we have. We’ve noticed this sentiment in some of our church members. One young man says he wants to start a church (a noble idea), but … Continue reading

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The Family Hymn-Sing: Honoring God at Our Table

Last week, I shared our family’s newest tradition: Marble Jars–a way to treasure our time with our children. This week I want to share another of our traditions, singing a hymn as a family around the table before we pray … Continue reading

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Marble Jars: Treasure Your Time

Thanksgiving was my first holiday in Africa far from home and family. It’s not celebrated here. I had a difficult time making it feel like Thanksgiving without the emotional connections I had to certain traditions–that either required more or certain … Continue reading

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