Category: Friends
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Four simple truths about gratitude
I’m resisting the urge to write volumes on the subject. Because I could. It’s that powerful. It’s that game-changing. It’s that essential. . . To all that’s good in life. But, I promise to keep it short and sweet. Because the truths speak for themselves. . . Four simple truths about gratitude Gratitude is a choice.…
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In our weakness, there is peace
As I was listening to the choir sing a verse of “Silent Night” this morning in church, a tremendous feeling of peace washed over me. It was instantaneous, pretty awesome, and in fact, I swear it felt like the Holy Spirit was thumping me in the forehead and saying, “PEACE, DO YOU GET IT, C’MON!?”…
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Take five minutes to read “64 Things. . .” (You’ll be glad you did)
A friend and colleague shared an article recently about the things grieving people often experience. More specifically, the stuff nobody tells you, the messy stuff. You know, the stuff you really need to know that isn’t always in the neat little pamphlets that you get. It’s straight-forward, easy to read, and brilliant. The entire article,”64…
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Thanks to the Facebook Game Currently Trending, Here Are 17 Random Facts About Me
I strongly disliked my name “Melissa Faith” growing up. Now, I cherish it. I am working very hard at restoring the creative and musical side of me that I successfully squashed years ago. My mom would be so proud. I marvel at and thank God for the absolute awesomeness of my kids. Every. Single. Day.…
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A little advice for the one seeking the orange headband. . .
To my Aunt Lori who will be earning her very own orange headband this weekend. . . Think of all the amazing athletic accomplishments of the last few years of your life– the dashes, the tri, the half’s, the marathon (and not to mention the fact that you are now a certified instructor) and you…
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Today’s blessings. . .
Today, God blessed me with MORE PATIENCE THAN I EVER, EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. He also provided me with a witness to prove it. But wait, it gets better. . . AMAZING homemade pie (with my equally amazing work partner and witness to my patience), new running shoes (to run off the stress of the day…
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The healing journey
“The journey of healing is often painful. It requires much effort and endurance. . . It is hard work, but along the way we learn that there is a place in the journey where we are able to celebrate. This celebration comes from knowing that all of the effort is worth it. It is from…
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All things Africa: Part two, the foreward
Driving down the long stretch of road from the airport to our first destination in Jinja, Uganda I suddenly felt my soul stir. The sites, sounds, and smells of Africa were new to me–the roadside shops, the dusty air, the ever-present aroma of fires, the roosters perpetually crowing— yet, eerily, I already knew them. A part…
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All things Africa: Part One
Uganda is a country in East Africa. It is among the poorest countries of the world. Incredibly, in less than two months time I will be traveling to Africa with my oldest two children and my new dear friend Amy to work at an orphanage that has been established by some incredible people in memory…
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Unconditional kindness? What?
“In the absence of love and belonging, there will always be suffering.” ~Brené Brown Over the last several months I have spent hours upon hours thinking, reflecting, soul-searching and ultimately thanking God for everything and everyone that I have had in my life. Despite the pain, tragedy, and heartaches that have been part of my…