Cathartic journaling of an adoptive mom.
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What is my Theology?
One day, my daughters may look back at my life, and be strengthened in their faith. Yesterday Jackie joined me in my quest to stir things up, to inquire, to move stones out of the less traveled path. What do I have to give to these girls? Not much by the standards of this world.…
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A season of clarity
The more time I spend reading the Bible, the easier it becomes to discern God’s voice. Yet I don’t do it enough. I get distracted like a little child, enjoying the scenery, enjoying the simplicity of life. And maybe, in the grand scheme of things, that’s not a bad thing either. So, I was laying…
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The gift of having a voice
A sense of peace engulfed me. I had reached the bottom and faced my fears. Then I pushed away from them. Too often we fear of speaking up. We’re afraid of unforeseen consequences. But most often, the inaction brought on by fear has far dire consequences than any act of courage. Yesterday I was an…
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Do I trust my emotions?
I rely on them often. They are an engine of eloquence, of drive, of courage. I have learned to slow down and pray, commit my overdrive to God. But then I go for it. I speak my mind. I take action. I make decisions. I am an emotional activist. And in my youth I learned…
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Despre așteptare
Ca un vulcan, ca o tornada, alimentata emoțional, imi adâncesc picioarele in tărie, citind Psalmi, rugându-ma neîncetat, apoi imi fac curaj sa înfrunt lumea, pasivitatea, si nedreptatea. Am așteptat, din respect, dintr-o încredere oarba in sistem, datorită unei echipe dedicate care mi-a câștigat încrederea. M-am rugat si am crezut. Am crezut ca prin credința putem…
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Letter to my youngest
My sweet younger daughter, Whom I haven’t met yet, but my heart knows you. My prayers are not in vain. Your heart is precious. Your life matters. I pray with passion For our reunion And in the same breath I submit my dream to God; May His perfect will be done In His perfect timing.…
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The power of words.
What example do we set for the vulnerable, set to imitate, easily impressionable ones? Do we pray for wisdom in our old age? Or we feel we lived enough to humble ourselves and open ourselves to correction and guidance from Above? Kids play. And they use in their play bits and pieces of words they…
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Centru comunitar
Cartierul în care locuiesc, are în plan să construiască un centru comunitar. Cel puțin în planul aprobat pentru construcții și promovat în materialele primite la cumpărarea unei proprietăți în acest cartier. Visăm încă totuși la un loc de joacă, pentru copiii care cresc mai repede decât planurile de dezvoltare ale cartierului. Există un sentiment de…
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After ROM
I’ve lost steam in the past. I got discouraged as things didn’t change or people didn’t respond as I had hoped they would. Aware of the difference in my enthusiasm and vision as I return from a couple of inspiring conferences, and the outcome of my attempts to do something, I started small and I…
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What is ROM
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” — Romans 12:2 My sister in law asked if she could read more about this conference we went to. Based on our conversation afterward, it sounded very intriguing to her. But there are no brochures. It has…
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I *blame the renewing of my mind
It has only been 12 hours since we got back from Macedonia, and though I didn’t make a conscious decision to practice disagreeing well, I did something uncharacteristic. Or something I had forgotten (how) to do. Speak up. Speak up even when a group seems silent. We often wait to disagree well till we have…
