Tag: future
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Receiving Someone Else’s Story
Sharing our story provides us with a certain distance which allows us to observe ourselves and our walk of life. And as we do, we see the Way Maker at work in our lives, paving the way from Once Upon a Time to Kingdom Come.
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The Look of Hope
The morning was hot and damp, but I still woke up excited. It was HOPE DAY; a day for changing lives and crafting futures. We got into the car and drove into the jungle of Laos. It was important to get to the village before the roads were flooded due to the rain season. We…
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Jungle Life in Laos
We wandered through markets in Laos at the break of dawn. Small pigs were stuffed into customized baskets that came with a handcrafted handle on top, making sure that they could easily be strapped at the back of the moped. Some made sure to tie a branch or a few leaves on top to protect…
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Hopes and Dreams in Times of Uncertainty
The young man in front of me was quiet, reflected, articulate. When the political situation dramatically shifted in his home country, he had to flee. He left the life he knew, his family, friends; everything and everyone that once had provided him with a sense of security. Who would welcome him? Was there a life…