tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85844492646203217972024-03-12T20:37:46.616-07:00Loving LIFE in the GrindSavoring the aroma when LIFE in the daily grind is fully steeped in Grace & Truth.Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-33146654694536156052017-06-26T14:40:00.001-07:002017-06-26T14:40:06.006-07:00A Seed Planted<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Long ago a dream, like a </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">tiny seed</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">, was deeply planted in my soul. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> </span>Africa</h3>
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I wanted to help, but.... </div>
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who was I to go?</div>
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What could I do?</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seeds deeply planted often go unnoticed, but last January that seed began to grow<b>.</b></span><br />
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nH2de4gtRSY/WVFmKUo2W-I/AAAAAAAABxk/iNVGVy5Q5F8d-96Vj42I_aaHL1xCuhxcwCEwYBhgL/s1600/sprout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="119" data-original-width="107" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nH2de4gtRSY/WVFmKUo2W-I/AAAAAAAABxk/iNVGVy5Q5F8d-96Vj42I_aaHL1xCuhxcwCEwYBhgL/s1600/sprout.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A friend had just returned from a trip to Uganda. She spoke passionately of<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><a href="http://sistersofhopeinternational.org/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sisters of HopeInternational (SOHI)</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- a sponsorship ministry enabling and empowering women in Uganda through prayer, encouragement, training, and resources; training them in basic business training , a Village Bank, skills training, and English classes (see below).</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"You should come..." </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">she said. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And with that </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a dream so often dismissed, </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">began to break ground and sprout.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seeds of Awareness - We learn & Listen; transforming our mindset and world view.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As God’s people we are called to reflect his generosity, love and compassion.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We can give voice and support for the over 1 billion people around the world who live in extreme poverty.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftn1">[1]</a> Learning to connect that desire and call to tangible help that empowers the poor, rather than further oppressing them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Baking and catering is a lucrative business opportunity for Ugandan women. Training provides basic cake making, proofing, decorating, bakery setup, accounting, marketing skills, food sanitation requirements, & tool kit. </span><a href="http://sistersofhopeinternational.org/donation-campaigns" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(click here to see other skill training)</a></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We began an </span><a href="http://sistersofhopeinternational.org/sponsor-a-woman" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">SOHI Sponsorship</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to provide Gorreth steps out of poverty and toward self sufficiency through resources, tools, and training to create and grow a business. Created in God’s image, the human mind is a source of wealth, ideas, and drive.</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftn2" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">[2]</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> So we offer support to her agenda, not our own, through business training, skills,& resources.</span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftn3" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">[3]</a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A week ago, I was blessed to receive a letter from her. Hope was evident as she shared her gratitude “My family is delighted to have you as our friend…” She is now training others on sweater knitting and making! And… her four daughters are back in school for their first term!</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Our leader, Debi (from California) asked if someone from the team could “teach cake decorating skills”</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can! ....Who would have thought!?!</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So- if you have any old decorating supplies or tips you’d be willing to send for the ladies… let me know!</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Dreams are not only given for the dreamer, but for all those along the way! Like fruit- shared & savored.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mail: Michelle Fritze and: 17952 Dahlia Rd., Park Rapids, MN 56470. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Online: gofundme “Michelle’s Africa Trip: SOHI Uganda <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/fritzefund4SOHI2017">https://www.gofundme.com/fritzefund4SOHI2017</a>.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Thank you! </span> Your support & encouragement express the heart of God; who is the giver of all good gifts. And I am so grateful for it! I will update here to keep you in the loop; praying that you too will be blown away by the Goodness of God!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftnref1">[1]</a> The Poverty Cure<br /><a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftnref2">[2]</a> The Poverty Cure<br /><a href="file:///C:/Users/Schell/Desktop/LITG%20Africa%20Letter2.docx#_ftnref3">[3]</a> The Poverty Cure</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The youth cry Yolo in defiance- seeking to gratify their own desires- for they only live once.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With more than words, he e</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xpressed a common belief: that this is all there is- </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-style: italic;">so gratify your desires @ whatever the cost! </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I cringed. Probably not from what you think. I know that is a common motto of those in this world. Jesus came to save the very ones that cry that out.</span><br>
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One of my favorite events at Christmas is making Candy Cane Almond Bark with the ladies from Tuesday morning Bible study. <br />
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Just like the rest of the world on planet earth, life seems to be spinning faster and faster. As December 2013 approached, I ran into Kathy, a selfless volunteer for the food shelf, who asked "Are you going to be making the candy for the food shelf baskets?"<br />
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It was probably 4 years ago, I had first visited with Kathy and her husband about the idea. Bible studies are so often about taking in, so I was looking for opportunities for our group to pour out.<br />
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It began small, in the back room of the MinneSoda Fountain- crushed candy canes are mixed it into melted almond bark. Poured in little patties to cool; then broken in to small pieces. Bags are labeled and decorated with stickers. But perhaps most importantly, a small message with the Hope of Christ is tucked inside.<br />
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Although I didn't know how I could add one more thing to my plate, I said yes.<br />
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So often I find that biggest obstacle to obedience is saying "yes." Adjusting my will to His rather than mine. Life was running for me like the lead car at the Indy 500.<br />
Excuses popped in my head like lights going by....Common sense and reason said- you can't do this!<br />
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<b>I thought, "You have no time.</b>.."<br />
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And yet <u>I know</u><b><i><u> </u>we all make time for what is important to us</i>.</b><br />
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<b>I thought "No one has extra money right now..."</b><br />
But <u>I know God owns it all</u>. And the cost is no problem for him. In 2012, the free-will donations matched the grocery bill to the dollar!<br />
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<b>I thought, "You can't get it all together this time..."</b><br />
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I couldn't. It was Sunday night. Tuesday at 8am was go time. I sat again to write the insert. Nothing. Rambling and babbling. I admitted defeat, gave up and went to bed. I was scheduled to work Monday- we would have to use a message from before and I still didn't know how or when I would be able to get 375 printed and cut.<br />
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As a 3rd grade substitute, I have 1/2 hour for lunch. At 11:30 I sat down and prayed, "Lord, if you want a message it's now. And I tried to clear my head. Slowly, I began to type... "<span style="font-family: Nyala;"><i>Look at the candy enclosed within.</i></span><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;"> God poured himself out and covered our sin.</span></i><span style="font-family: Nyala;"><i>.." </i> </span>I just tried to listen, slowly listen. The words formed, and a cadence fell. And I typed a bit more. Done. I just knew it.<br />
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I hit [send]. The email time stamp I received was 11:59am!<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://biblehub.com/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"</span></i></a><a href="http://biblehub.com/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do."</span></i> </a> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">2Thes 1:11</span><a href="http://biblehub.com/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm" style="font-size: small;">(</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">NLT)</span></blockquote>
After finishing Monday on what felt like the Indy circuit, the inserts were printed, cut, and the pots were readied for an early morning melt. I couldn't do it alone, but by the many hands of His faithful here on earth, God could. There is a moment at the end of the movie "Bruce Almighty" when God does something that only He could have done, and Bruce looks up with a smile and says, "Aw, now you're just showing off."<br />
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I felt like saying the very same thing!<br />
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Although the snow was frigid and blustery, you would never have guessed it. These women, so covered by God's grace, they overflowed with excitement and cheer. By 8:30am we were in full swing and it looked a bit like santa's workshop with 22 elves stripping and crushing the mountainous piles of candy canes; preparing bags; and folding endless flyers for the camp. We stopped but once. Coffee in hand, I shared about how God provided very clearly our message this year. Then a dear one, new to our flock, stepped forward and with gratefulness shared how she, like the candy, was broken. Like so many of us, she had worked endlessly to hold the pieces together. Yet, she had witnessed God's love and presence in the midst this fellowship. She now was free- "covered by Grace;"<br />
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Once again, God was "showing off." I say that because my dear friend's testimony <i><u>was </u>the message </i>on the insert that day. It ends like this: <i>"</i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">But when we are broken then covered by Grace, we bring forth his Kingdom- to make this world a sweet place!" </span> </i>She did. Oh, we saw his Kingdom ... and how sweet it is!<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">And he (Jesus) will be called “Emmanuel” which means God with Us!</span></i></b></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">Look at the candy enclosed within. God poured himself out and covered our sin. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">This message of grace that came from above was born in a manger; displaying God’s love. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">A miraculous announcement fit for a king; first given to shepherds with nothing to bring. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">God asked them to trust Him; to believe that it’s true. The very same calling He gives me and you. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">We are the candy, stained red by sin- our own and by others- this world we live in. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Nyala;">But when we are broken then covered by Grace, we bring forth his Kingdom- to make this world a sweet place!</span></i> </blockquote>
P<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">raying you would, like the shepherd, seek the LORD. If so, we believe you will come know and experience Emmanuel- God with you. As tangible as that baby, found in a manger, His presence, love and grace are available to you when you are covered by his death and resurrection!</span>Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-25266654468984837742013-07-25T12:49:00.001-07:002013-07-25T21:24:35.358-07:00A Bit of "Bling" for Guatemala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."</i> Ja 1:27</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend Sherry, had just finished listening to Kay tell about her mission trip to Jamaica for a vision clinic. Sherry said the internal battle that raged within her was palpable. Her daughter was deeply involved in Guatemalan missions team and had been there many times. Every time Sherry had a reason not to. Until now. The Holy Spirit used Kay's presentation to wrestle and defeat every excuse Sherry had held as legitimate. Her aging mother's care.... "Go." responsibilities... "Go." </span><br>
<a href="http://sodajerk4jesus.blogspot.com/2013/07/pure-and-genuine-religion-in-sight-of.html#more">Read more »</a>Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-21264653104790053952013-07-10T23:32:00.002-07:002013-07-10T23:32:26.156-07:00"Scarf "Opportunities<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ORg_LMATMSk/Ud47Bs0intI/AAAAAAAAAUE/7T1wUAsr190/s1600/scarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ORg_LMATMSk/Ud47Bs0intI/AAAAAAAAAUE/7T1wUAsr190/s1600/scarf.jpg"></a>What reminds me of a generous heart?<br>
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a scarf.<br>
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A dear woman whom I have come to adore; exclaimed<br>
"Oh, you like it... here, I'd like you to have it." and with that, she removed her scarf- draping it in the hands of the young woman.<br>
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I want to do that...choose generosity in opportunities like that; yet, all too often I have chosen stinginess over generosity; worrying for my own needs and wants. I have justified it as prudence and fiscal responsibility. "If I had more I could be more generous..." I would tell myself; knowing full well that:<br>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Those who are dominated by
the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by
the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting
your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit
control your mind leads to life and peace....”Ro 8:5-6</span></i></div>
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mine nearly 40 years ago. The other day I watched as the eager 2<sup>nd</sup>
graders were preparing for the big day.
Today they would be practicing the tug o’ war. The kids chomped at the bit- vying for the
rope. The red ribbon that marked center would remain neutral for a fraction of
a moment as the whistle blew. After that, the team that pulled the strongest
would control its fate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">We saw it at we drove south
of town. Off in the distance black smoke
was rising. Strong winds fueled the
blaze that consumed 7100 acres; destroying far more than the 64 buildings that were in
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">A spark. That’s all it took. Our tongue, if not controlled, does damage
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">I held the phone. The anger
and veracity were like strong winds that fueled damaging words. The words burned. Blame, names, and
bitterness erupted and spread… like a fire. Rage. Her tongue raged with
anger. As I hung up the phone I felt
scorched and my worth left in ashes. I
wept.</span><br>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">“Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God
chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who
will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him</span></i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">?” Ja 2:5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lunch rush was over. Two men bellied up
to the bar. That is, our ice cream counter. The younger one, maybe mid- twenties, was looking for a bite to
eat. He looked like he stepped out of Berkley College. Everything about him
radiated his copious amounts of knowledge regarding history and politics. The second man looked much older-rough; life
had not been kind. His hands & clothes were dirty. As I look back, it might not have been that he
was so much older; just perhaps that the trials of life had multiplied his
years- etching time deeper in his weathered frame. Sitting a stools space from
me, his pungent smell was evident.</span></div>
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A few years back I recall a Sunday afternoon in which 10 to
15 teenagers stood in front of a small congregation that had gathered to hear
of their mission trip out East. As with
many reports we were regaled with stories of the journey. Some kids were brave enough to share how God
had revealed Himself to them; others unknowingly confirmed His provision as
they shared the happenings and events on the journey. What struck me most was when Phil, their
leader, stepped forward with a brick. <br>
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How is it that 3 days dead can work for good? A co-worker of mine expressed her how much he disliked the dying part of Easter. I wonder what the disciples thought. Shocked. Dismayed. Even if they had hoped for him to come back to life- I bet they were past it now. Do you think they wondered,<br />
"This wasn't how it was supposed to be.."<br />
"What do I do now?"<br />
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I wonder what Peter thought in those dark days. Did he think about that conversation during their last supper together.<br />
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Did regret fill his mind- realizing he chose fear over friendship? Fear over faith.<br />
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When I would hear those word of Christ's before- I would hear them with a bit of a bite. But I'm not so sure anymore. What if Christ was not mad or disappointed. What if he was simply telling Peter the truth. He knew the conviction would be tested. <i>"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”</i> Mk 14:38. <br />
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Jesus knew He was a committed follower of Christ. He'd seen his desire to live obediently- even to the point of stepping out of a boat to walk on the waves! You've got to give the man credit. He drew his sword to defend Christ, yet in fear, perhaps disillusionment- he denied Christ, and now Christ was dead.<br />
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I find it interesting that so many of the people I've been privileged to walk with in their journey of Faith would attest that the resolve of their Faith was strengthened by persevering a difficult time or trial.<br />
James seemed to find the same to be true: <i>"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." </i>Ja 1:2-4. <br />
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What a trial for Peter. I don't imagine he felt joy. I wouldn't presume to know what went through his mind over those days of darkness- but this I do see. God was working in Peters heart. In the midst of anguish- God was at work!<br />
Tomorrow is Resurrection- Jesus is Alive!<br />
Jesus is God just as He said! -Nothing is impossible.<br />
All he said was True!<br />
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Jesus seeks him out and shows Peter grace. Peter is changed. No more doubt- He doesn't just <b><u><i>want </i></u></b>to follow Christ- There is <b><i><u>no holding him back.</u></i></b> May we too believe Christ is LORD ... and when we live that conviction... there will be no holding us back.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Show and tell</span>. I was just in a classroom not too long ago where children circled anxiously for their turn to share their treasures. Barely able to contain their joy, most sat and squirmed- barely able to contain themselves. Not long ago our pastor reminded us that we, as followers of Christ, have a treasure for Show & Tell a midst the people we circle up with each day. Our treasure: the freedom and hope we have in Christ! <b>Show </b>(the love of Christ) <b>& Tell </b>(give Him the Credit).<br>
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I just have to share this joy and encouragement! <b>People who love the LORD become filled with His love and compassion... and it shows!</b><br>
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Filled with the desire to express our faith in love, these women set out to create Easter "baskets" that could be distributed by the food shelf to the children whose families utilize it.<br>
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Have you ever taken on a bit to much? I did that night. Here's the lead up.</div>
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A woman had asked me to make a cake for a birthday party she was giving. She asked to have it by Friday night, for a party Saturday morning. A sweet little 6" round white with raspberry filling decorated with pink curly-cues. I have done many a cake- most for my little boys... none with pink and none like this.</div>
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It just hung there. As if standing still. It was the progress light on my treadmill. As if it asked the question:<br />
<b> "Really? Are you gonna finish or quit?" </b><br />
Oh, I wanted to quit. I had to change pace a number of times today. And I really considered quitting. The treadmill belt was shifting funny, I had plenty to do, I was tired and feeling more like it was beating me- than I was beating it.<br />
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It was not the first time. There have been many mornings where I have not overcome. Didn't take that chance in the afternoon. The day went by and I didn't do it. Sometimes, it was planned. Sometimes it has been the battle of discipline and I lost for that day.<br />
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God commanded Joshua<i> "...be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."</i> <a href="http://bible.cc/joshua/1-9.htm">(Jos 1:9)</a>.</blockquote>
I believe that God allows the circumstances life to reveal to us our true hearts. He knows our hearts and motives; He knows what we <i>will </i>choose to do. However, I don't think we do. We <i>think </i>we know what we would do. And we know what we would <i>like </i>to do. But until we are posed with the opportunity- a test- our true hearts are not revealed- <i>to us</i>.<br />
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In regard to exercise my failures at getting up have strengthened my resolve to integrate exercise into my life; however, it has also made me examine finding the balance as to how much and when.. and I am working on that.<br />
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But as you know exercising my Faith in the grind of everyday life is a discipline I am tested on moment by moment. God is continually presenting opportunities for me to act out my faith and trust in who He is. Although it is for His glory; the test (opportunities) reveals <i><b>to me</b></i> my heart toward Him. Do I really believe God and His word... enough to really do it when the opportunity arises?<br />
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"...a man came into the Soda Fountain and sat down. He was one of the people who live in the margins of life- often unnoticed and perhaps ignored by so many. He was about to have surgery and spoke of it with some trepidation. Now, God had been challenging me to offer prayer to many whom I don’t know; however, this time... I just didn’t want to. He was different …. And, so I waited and waited… putting it off until he left. I knew I should have offered, but I didn’t. After he left, my head resonated with the scripture “do not show partiality.”[1] I had done just that. And, more convicting was “…anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.”[2] My stomach churned.</blockquote>
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On my knees that night I asked God to forgive my willful defiance and -in a desire to truly change and live out His Word loving others- I asked for an opportunity to redeem myself in the future. The very next morning- as I’m running to work (literally, don’t ask)- I see the very same man chatting with the postman in front of our shop. Every reason not to stop whirled through my head. What would it be? Would I obey God…or not? I decided to surrender my will, and stopped. I reintroduced myself, apologized for not doing it earlier, and offered prayer. He accepted. I put my hand on his shoulder, and prayed. In that encounter God taught me about obedience; repentance; love; forgiveness; and grace. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(From "About Me" page of this blog)</span></blockquote>
<i>"This is a test. This is only a test..." </i><b>Sometimes as Christians I wonder if we get so worried about failing an opportunity we've been given that we forget God's grace</b>. He is able to work all things together for good for those who love him and are called according to His purpose. Nothing is wasted in His eyes. It may be used to reveal to us Truth or to reveal Him to others... but in all things He is glorified. Remember to p<i>ress on toward the goal <a href="http://bible.cc/philippians/3-14.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Phil 3:14)</span></a> and don't give up... having done everything... stand firm<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://bible.cc/ephesians/6-13.htm">(Eph 6:13)</a></span>.</i><br />
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My friends, you can't let God down- because you don't hold Him up.Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-65017379980006447432013-01-23T18:37:00.002-08:002013-01-24T08:30:44.848-08:00Good intentions @ 7:00AM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.... and... ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’<a href="http://niv.scripturetext.com/matthew/22.htm">(Mt 22:27-29)</a></i></span><br />
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I know it's good for me. And, I <i>want </i>to do it.<br />
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The bed that morning was just <i>too </i>comfortable. And although I had said I <i>would </i>exercise- sleep won the battle. Okay, here's the worst part. It wasn't even sleep. I laid there telling myself "You should get up." "You want to do this." -only to rise from my pillow, and lay back down. There would always be later....until there wasn't. <br />
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"Later" had now past. It was 7:00am. If I wanted a hot shower before the boys, it was now. Choosing my pillow rather than the treadmill had exposed the truth: being comfortable trumped my conviction to exercise. I thought I wanted to; I had said I wanted to, but in reality, when the feet had to hit the floor- I didn't do it. It was no more than a good intention. And that good intention wouldn't bring about the prize I'm running after- a healthier me. <br />
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That was 7:00AM.<br />
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As I drove home from work that day, the sun was still bright. All of my family members were accounted for at homes other than their own. I had time. I could do it. Outside even. There was no reason not to. Quickly I slipped on some gear, hat, & gloves; leashed the dog... and off I went. You know, I don't even know how long it took. It's 7:00PM, and all I can say is that I'm glad I did it.<br />
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In some ways it reminds me of a story Jesus told some religious leaders: <i> </i></div>
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Why, like the younger brother do we say "Yes" but in the end don't? Perhaps because we don't want to hurt someone's feelings; or;perhaps we intend to- but run out of time... other things are more important. But there seems a false glory in it- I think I'm helping- but I'm not. Regardless of the intention, a "yes" without action- is a "no". My intentions and desires, as good as they may be, will not matter at then end of the day unless I act on them.<br />
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At the end of the day, have we been obedient or not? Father God, desires what is best you his children. All his instructions are for good. He commands us to live rightly- not only for the benifit of those around us- but also for us. He loves us. I knew what I should do that morning... but at 7:00am I was like the older brother. A quiet, though rebellious "no" really was my answer as I pulled the covers over my head shutting out the still small voice prompting me.<br />
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But, like the older brother, I am also grateful for God's grace. He is the God of second chances! That afternoon, I was presented with another opportunity and that time I choose differently. I think perhaps the beauty of the older brother is that he was honest... with the Father and himself... but deep down he loved his Father and his choices showed it.<br />
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Father, help me to be obedient to that still small voice of yours that offers LIFE in the grind of this life. And could you help me to do it earlier than later today! lol</div>
Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-58428211929506251802013-01-15T15:20:00.003-08:002013-01-15T15:20:31.638-08:00I did it.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, I did it. I went for a run/walk again today. I don't know about you but it's one thing to start something and another to be faithful to it.<br />
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Christmas break began for my boys. I was spent. Exhausted. My family's Christmas and some rest was what I <i>thought </i>was the answer. For the next two weeks most of my commitments would stop- even my work hours would diminish due to college students home for break. As I spoke one day with my sister, I heaved a sigh, "I am <i>sooo</i> looking forward to this break... I need this." <br />
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"Schell, you need to get some exercise. You'll feel so much better." Deep down I knew she was right. I hated it. Exercise, I mean. I've tried before. Due in part to my type "AAA," control freak, anxiety prone personality, I haven't changed clothing size too much (other than when pregnant). However, the "thickness" gathering at my waist was only a reflection of my unhealthy spirit. And in my exhaustion, I knew she was right. <br />
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So in desperation, I de-cluttered the treadmill and hopped on. Choosing a walk/run program that was far more <i>walk </i>than run, I began. Slow at first. I was glad I wasn't out on the school yard running a mile with kids- 'cause I felt like the kindergartners would have blown by me. Isn't that one of the things that hinders us in exercise... and in exercising our faith? "What if I look dumb? What will people think? What if I fail? What if I can't? What if..." And so we quit, or never start.<br />
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In exercising both our bodies & our faith we need encouragement. In the Old Testament, there is a story of Asa, King of Judah, who was faced with what was best or what was easiest. Choosing what has best would take exercising his faith- boldly doing what was unpopular. God sent encouragement through the prophet Azariah, to pump him up, saying: <i>"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be reward,”</i><a href="http://bible.cc/2_chronicles/15-7.htm"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(2 Chron 15:7)</span></a> Kent, my husband, has encouraged me not to give up. I try to encourage him. He too, has resumed a workout after a long hiatus. <br />
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The Apostle Paul, likened living our faith to a race. I get that. Not in the speed ('cause the kindergartners would win), but in the endurance. To keep going. It's hard sometimes. <a href="http://bible.cc/ephesians/6-13.htm">Eph 6:13</a> talks about being able to stand your ground. "<i>...having done everything, to stand.</i>" When working out, often I have to change my pace. Slow down, or stop for a bit- and that's okay. 'Cause, as with faith, I think the point is not to lose ground. <br />
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So, what's in it for me? Much! The Apostle Paul wrote about our receiving a reward- a crown of life. That word for crown means that of a victor, not royalty. This wreath twisted with perhaps ivy, laurel or oak signified reward and victory for those competing according to the rules <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(2 Ti 2:5)</span>. I wonder if we need to remember that our reward is the results that come from the race- strength, endurance... a healthier pulse. Now, I'm not saying the scale has changed- but my endurance, attitude, & spirit has improved greatly. In the midst of strengthening my body, my spirit is also strengthening. Even on the very grind of the treadmill, I can learn some of the eternal truths of the life Christ came to bring.<br />
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So far I've continued; reaping the rewards of it. I'm learning it's about <i>doing it- finishing what I started. </i> When I say "I did it." I mean I've come out a victor... that day.<br />
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I entered Christmas break feeling "spent." Drained. Empty. I was exhausted- physically and spiritually. Like so many I know, I had been running on the daily treadmill of life and it felt like someone had cranked up the speed to "Maximum." Oh, it was all great stuff, really- being Mom; attending concerts & sporting events; leading Bible Study,Youth Group, & Sunday School... the list goes on. Unfortunately, the very obligations that I love were draining me dry. "I'm <i>so tired...</i>" I would say, as I grabbed what I needed for the next item on my calendar and ran out the door.<br>
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Cleaning in the corners.<br />
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I did some deep cleaning. The kind where you pull out the couch and see what lies beneath. With three boys often it was Nerf bullets, socks, wrappers, and dust bunnies. It was the kind of cleaning that necessitates taking out the "tools" attachment on my vacuum and using my muscles. It was moving the items that had been dusted "around" in the past. Oh, it's subtle at first. Over time the small areas of corners and under things get neglected- because it doesn't seem worth the effort OR it doesn't seen like it matters. But, eventually, it does. The room can even be picked up- appear clean- but I know it's not. It lacks luster. And then, either for show, because I can't stand it anymore, or I finally make time.... I CLEAN... right down to the corners.<br />
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Cleaning in the corners takes intention-ality. Effort. Vision beyond that moment.<br />
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Recently, I had the privilege to cook at <a href="http://bluewatercovcamp.org/wp/">Blue Water Covenant Bible Camp</a> in northern Minnesota with<br />
my mom. For nearly 6 years she has joined me for a week of bonding. Is our spare time we love to find projects in the kitchen. One afternoon while I was re-organizing a storage area, my mom began cleaning the drip pans beneath the burners. As she removed the first, I thought...YUCK! Just put it back... nobody sees it, anyway. "What would it matter?" One could argue.<br />
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But she didn't. She wouldn't.<br />
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My mother made it shine. It looked brand new. Baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, and elbow grease. Patience. Effort. Intention-ality. She did it because she knew it was there.<br />
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It reminded me of our character; our integrity--- what we do when no on is watching. Cleaning in the "corners" of our lives. Doing what's right when no one seems to be watching. The Apostle Peter instructs us to:<br />
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Each of those qualities are built in in the tedium of life. They are initiated and practiced in the grind of life. The moments when no one but God sees, or understands why.<br />
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I remember hearing a story that told of a beautiful carving of a delicate bird fashioned and built into a crevice of a huge cathedral- totally in a place unseen. When asked why such breath taking work would be put where no one could see it, the response... "Well, God sees it."<br />
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Living lives of integrity and character are works of art often like that hidden carving, or labors of love like those drip pans- whittled and working us into the character of Christ. We make every effort because...<br />
well... God sees it.<br />
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Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-84147611948618220702012-04-19T08:34:00.000-07:002012-04-21T16:45:58.290-07:00GoD and DoG<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DRbry8YQHsU/T5AwDlQYNpI/AAAAAAAAAHg/lsv6bMW7aj8/s1600/Zoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DRbry8YQHsU/T5AwDlQYNpI/AAAAAAAAAHg/lsv6bMW7aj8/s200/Zoe.jpg" width="166" /></a>In the Everyday Grind of Life, sometimes God uses our very best mutt to share the greatest truth!<br />
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As again I sit to spend my time with the One who made me and loves me, I had to laugh. My dog Zoe seems to want to get in on it as well. As I sit on the floor she nearly climbs in my lap- her nose pressing and wetting the pages of my journal. She was relentless.<br />
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It's happened a number of times now. I was thinking this morning how she so longs just to be near me. For me to talk to her, play, and spend time just together... to show her love. But I get so busy. Often, she is pushed aside. Waiting. Patiently waiting until, at last, I sit.<br />
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How often do I do that with God? I did it again this morning. Although I really planned on sitting down right away this morning for some much needed quiet time with Him, I once again caved to the demands of business. Just this one thing... just clean this one thing.... and ohhh I see that. I cave to what I see, rather than to what I need... and He waits.<br />
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So, once again as I sat this morning- Zoe came. She nuzzled in. Her wet nose upon my Book. And as I slowed- I saw the lesson. She reminded me how much God loves me. He longs, not for my work, my clean floor, or sacrifices for him... but He longs for me to <i>love </i>him. To love Him, because... He loves me. He always has. He loves you to, my friend. <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/H17edn_RZoY?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-19510748482526719912012-04-09T07:41:00.004-07:002012-04-09T07:44:29.317-07:00Love your cell phone customer service agent?!?!- a follow up, pt2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my last blog-"Love Your Cell Phone Customer Service Agent ????" I shared my challenge of Christ's command to love my enemies (<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://biblebrowser.com/matthew/5-43.htm">Mt 5:43-47</a>, <a href="http://bible.cc/luke/6-35.htm">Lk 6:35</a></span>) regarding a very minor cell phone refund. To refer to a customer service agent as my enemies probably sounds harsh, unfortunately that was my attitude as I entered the process. I did not do well. I was demanding, short tempered.... well, let's compare it to the best definition of love:<br>
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<i><a href="http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Love is patient</a></i>.... Nope.. I was not.<br>
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<i><a href="http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">love is kind</a></i>... I don't think my words came out <i>that </i>way</div>
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... <i><a href="http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">it does not envy, it does not boast- these</a>.</i>.. I did ok on those two. </div>
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...<i><a href="http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">it is not proud.</a></i>... ooohhh... Fail! I was pretty focused on what "<b>I</b> deserved."</div>
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<i><a href="http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">...it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs</a></i>. </div>
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Fail. Fail. Fail. Fail.</div>
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Perhaps your thinking, it was just a phone call! What's the big deal? <br>
</div><a href="http://sodajerk4jesus.blogspot.com/2012/04/love-your-cell-phone-customer-service.html#more">Read more »</a>Michelle's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01299451008582300965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584449264620321797.post-88129086665705187072012-03-02T17:15:00.000-08:002012-03-02T17:15:48.417-08:00Love your cell phone customer service agent????<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. ... If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?" <a href="http://bible.cc/matthew/5-43.htm">(Mt 5:43-46)</a></i></span><br>
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Have you been given an “opportunity” to be obedient to the
command to love not only those who love you- but those who don’t- the difficult
people? How has it gone for you? I had a great opportunity that REALLY
STRETCHED my patience, mouth and that whole bit on being SLOW to anger.<a href="http://biblebrowser.com/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">(1 Cor 13:4-8)</a> <br>
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It was a cell phone carrier- trying to remove a phone from a program.
After 45 minutes of “opportunity” I can truly look back and say it wasn’t my
best, but I was trying. Really, in retrospect, the person on the other line
probably thought that I was unlovable. She really did better than I at
being patient, kind, etc.! So, by His grace, I’ll get another
opportunity!?!?! Don’t you think that so often I can deal with
difficult people with more grace and love when I realize the grace and love
that God has shown me an shows me daily?</div>
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Then I think of the story of the unmerciful servant: </div>
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Here's a bit of Truth, a modern day parable one might say!<br />
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It's more about Life than coffee<br />
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I was working at the school that day. This little one, who could be quite precocious, had earned some free time and spent it playing with thin multi-colored rubber bands and a pegboard. She had proudly hummed, and strummed a bit on her "rubber-band guitar," but now it was time to put it away and head back to class. <br>
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Dressed entirely in pink, she could be as charming as she was strong willed. Hesitantly, she put away her creation. It wasn't difficult to see the wheels turning. Her speed slowing. She was thinking.<br>
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