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figuring people out
Three of his wife’s sisters married three of my mom’s brothers. Through this weaving of marriages, he evolved into Uncle Edward. There is nothing Uncle Edward loves more than good food. But it’s a lot of work having him over and making sure the food is “good”–especially since his wife’s the best cook ever. (While Read more
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telling people apart
We’re walking to work. A man in a housekeeping uniform throws down his mop puts his hands together in a “namaste,” greeting Roy, the boss, and me, his wife. Roy courteously responds with a namaste and says, “I saw him with a stethoscope yesterday. What’s he doing with a mop today?” Roy’s done it again. Read more
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rocked to sleep on the bay
There’s noise everywhere: Around me are disgruntled people, in my head are reminders of many things that need to be done, in my heart are thoughts, anxious and angry. All together, it’s noise that disturbs me, that longs for just a moment of peace. And I think back, stretching my memory, to remember the last Read more
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vegetable fried rice
1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup sliced onions 1 tsp ginger grated 2 cups chopped vegetables (Any combination of the following) Green beans Carrots Cauliflower Peas Corn Broccoli Asparagus Bamboo shoot 1 Tbsp soy sauce or 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 cups cooked rice salt to taste Heat oil in wok or wide, deep skillet. Add Read more
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the back page God
If the family is too small for a lamb, then share it with a close neighbor. Exodus 12:4 As it is with most things, it’s the sensational side of God that makes the headlines. Like when He parted the Red Sea or when he asked little David to fight Goliath or when he sent down Read more
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not always beyond repair
One of the lessons I learned from living in Nepal is that almost nothing goes to waste. I was constantly amazed at what was accomplished with little or no money; but with plenty of ingenuity, perseverance and positive attitude. Our ambulance is a good example. It needed a new engine, a new paint job, new Read more
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prayer closet
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father. Matthew. 6:6 I love the fact that I can pray anytime, anywhere. I appreciate a God who doesn’t expect me to get down on my knees just at sundown or sunup and face Southwest or wherever. I love that Read more
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eyes fixed on Jesus
Take a hard look at Jesus. He’s the centerpiece of everything we believe, faithful in everything. Hebrews 3:1 Bible heroes have one thing in common–faith. So what’s so different from their faith and mine? I’d like to think that my faith is pretty solid. The difference is probably the same thing that caused the author Read more
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