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It was June 2019 and we had just arrived at the community we’d be visiting for the week. As we toured the community to see our friends again and see all the progress they’d made since we last visited, I came across a little girl I’d met the year before. (I tried to sponsor upon […]

What Happens to Development When Crisis Strikes?

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Mission Travel

“I’m in a lot of pain, but I should just be grateful I’m still as healthy as I am.” “It could be a lot worse.” “How can I enjoy this nice meal or vacation, knowing many people can’t afford to eat even one meal today, or have a bed to sleep tonight?” “Is it ok […]

How to Identify And Process Guilt Where It’s Warranted, and Grace Where It’s Needed

Process your guilt with grace

Faith Encouragement

It’s here! My new office is done! It’s been three years since I built up the gusto to leave the large international consulting firm I worked for as a project manager. I was stepping out in faith to follow the calling God had placed on my heart, and I couldn’t have been more ready! (You […]

5 Pieces of Meaning in My New Office

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Personal

Gratitude. It’s something many of us strive to cultivate in our lives, and a common practice of doing this is to list out all the things we’re grateful for, right? We sit down to make a list of 10-20 things we’re grateful for, and pretty soon, we start to see our lives through a lens of gratitude! It’s quick, easy, and it works!

It’s beautiful how doing this simple practice can change the way we view our lives! And it can quite literally turn our whole day around, right? While this practice is absolutely wonderful, it’s possible to press into this gratitude even deeper and find a sense of greater authenticity within us.

How to Cultivate Authentic Gratitude in Your Life – From the Lens of Social Justice

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Personal Transformation

You’ve carried your experience, leaned into the healing, and found light in the darkness. Now, discover if it’s time to release your story into the world — and exactly how to begin.

Every heart has a story.
Is yours ready to be shared?

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