Tag: God
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The Bible Passage
One of the first nights in Greece I was really homesick, so I got out the Bible my mom had sent with me. It’s actually my Dad’s travel Bible. There is a piece of paper in the Bible that had two verses written on it, so I looked them up and they just fit so…
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The Refugees
The refugees are remarkably beautiful. The women have long wavy hair that is super glossy and many, many of them (men too) have gorgeous hazel or blue green eyes. It’s so striking against their dark hair and skin. The little children are ridiculously cute. It was so fun to watch the little kids playing; children…
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Wednesday
On the Wednesday half of our team was supposed to go out to Skala Sykamineas (the refugee camp) to work. The other half of the team was going to go out later that day to replace us. Unfortunately the weather was too bad to go out; snow was coming down quite heavy (for Greece, it…
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Tuesday
The morning after we arrived Kim, our leader, did an orientation. He discussed all the things that have been going on in Greece, a little backstory, and some of what we would be doing. The area of Lesvos we were in receives 75% of the refugees coming across. Literally all the nations of the world…
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Small Mercies
God is good. That is something I have been learning over and over again this past year. I especially learned this truth during my mission’s trip to Greece. I am a person who is afraid of a lot of things. It’s really hard for me to step out of my comfort zone and I depend…
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Christmas Traditions
Christmas traditions. We all have them don’t we? I love this season. It’s cold outside, and snow is blowing, yet we are warm and cozy in our homes with our family close by. Full of love and comfort. Life seems to slow down, and we appreciate all that God has given us. We see how…
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Deeper Still
As I go deeper into the ladies Bible study I am a part of, and learn God’s divine design for women, oh how my heart aches. How great my shortcomings. God is so good, and I am so, so wrong. He reveals my shortcomings, my sin, and the walls I have built between us. How…
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Inner Garden
I have an inner garden. Throughout the day I wander through it, tending the plants I grow. First I open the small metal gate and walk along the well groomed path. There is a large plant near the center, with a hardy resistance and showy blooms. This is my Pride, it grows unchecked and it…
More Than A Sparrow 