We are home from India and, despite the henna designs on my hands, I'm tempted to think it was all just a dream. Our team had days that were full and fruitful, and we all came home grateful. But I find that spending time in a developing nation in a culture used to the feel of poverty in every nook ...
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Pumpkin Gingerbread w/Caramel Sauce Recipe
Last weekend I posted a picture of Pumpkin Gingerbread with Caramel Sauce on Facebook. It was still warm out of the oven when I shared and received of requests for the recipe. It says "FALL!" This coming week, I hope to post pictures from INDIA, so be sure you're following the Come Have a Peace ...
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Truth from a homeless teenager in a valley
I knew I had to go back. S had been on my mind all night. It had been especially cool, and I remembered her tank top and shorts. I put some snacks and a sweatshirt in a bag and headed downtown with the kids. I drove around looking for S, walked the circuit of blocks where she'd been, and never saw ...
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A divine encounter with a fellow valley traveler
I was going to declare a "silent month" here on Come Have a Peace. Because of major transitions in our lives and because I'm leaving for INDIA this week (Keep reading ... I'll share more), I just thought it would be better. I wanted to give myself some space, as I anticipated a bit of a valley. But ...
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How God comforts us and redeems our valleys
As a veil of darkness covers those who walk in a valley, they risk slowly losing sight of their value. With limited vision and waning light, the sojourner gradually believes they have little to contribute or difference to make. While Evil enjoys the process of marginalizing us in times of distress, ...
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