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free indeed.: September 2012
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Just taking a moment today to appreciate things from these past few days and the coming weekend (before we start teaching on monday and get into a routine.). I think today is for loving and appreciating and taking pictures and just being with people. today is for making coffee and making people smile. i want to capture all the goodness i see. i am thankful for laughing with friends until i lose my breath. i'm thankful that now i can listen to jos é. To kill, when there's a night that i don't see.
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free indeed.: October 2011
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Got your update right here. And closer to His heart. He is shaping our vision for this place. It makes me so excited to think and dream about what this year could hold, and to know that the Lord has so much to reveal to us if we commit our plans to Him. Knowing, of course, that it won't be easy. but worth it. I'm excited to be able to share more now that we have internet at the house. It is good to know that so many people are praying for hope to spread its way into hearts here. I can't thank peo...By Br...
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free indeed.: January 2011
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It is now, around the start of my last semester of college, when I constantly get the question, "So, what are your plans after you graduate? These are the words I dread, probably not unlike most people my age. Being in the DR again also renewed my passion and love for Dominican people and life there in general. Here are some pictures from my trip! Nena and I in Monte Cristi at a special service/dinner. Me with some beloved Jaibon boys, Galan and Imanol. Me with Jacqueline and Heather, my hermanitas.
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free indeed.: January 2012
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A friend brought us down the book "Kisses from Katie" by Katie Davis, which was the most perfect gift for us and everyone should probably read it, and I haven't even gotten past the forward and already I feel like God is helping me define what's on my heart. This section is one hundred percent my heart for living here in the Dominican, and I wanted to share it with you. Attention to themselves, they simply pay attention to the everyday needs of others, even if it's only one person. They bring change ...
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free indeed.: November 2011
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A little over a week ago I find myself in a little church on the property of the Jaibón orphanage, worshipping and praying with all the boys. We listen to the animated Pastor give his message and everyone is given the opportunity to lead a song. I’m singing along with tears in my eyes looking up at this special boy that is becoming a man who I know God has set apart for great things. That there are big plans being orchestrated by God and that His love is taking root in this soil of their adolescence.
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free indeed.: August 2012
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Regarding Zion, I can't keep my mouth shut, regarding Jerusalem, I can't hold my tongue,. Until her righteousness blazes down like the sun. And her salvation flames up like a torch. Foreign countries will see your righteousness,. And world leaders your glory. You'll get a brand-new name. Straight from the mouth of God. You'll be a stunning crown in the palm of God's hand,. A jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God.". That still hasn't gone away. Walk out of the gates. Get going! So I'm leaving...
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free indeed.: August 2011
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Since my last post, I have booked my flight to the DR, we have ordered t-shirts, and I have traveled to Knoxville and back, where I was blessed to have spent time with a lot of different people who are important to me. Support is starting to come in, things are good. I will tell you that God is still wrecking me every single day. As I pursue Him, I'm noticing how hard He is actually pursuing me. Anyway, all this to say that in my writing and list-making I notice a pattern. It's happening slow, God is.
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free indeed.: t-shirts
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T-shirts are finally in! Heather and I designed these shirts and are selling them to raise support to move back to the DR. Each shirt is $20 shipping. Our favorite thing about these shirts is that they say "Made in the Dominican Republic" on the inside :) The shirts were purchased from an amazing company called Alta Gracia. Alta Gracia is Spanish for High Grace. Http:/ www.altagraciaapparel.com/. Fill out the form below to order:. For being a part of my move back to the Dominican Republic!
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free indeed.: dry bones.
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We're still in the school loving on kids and living life with these people, and God is here, but man. This has been a rough patch. And some days all that gets me out of bed are the Lord's promises to me of redemption. He makes all things new and I still believe that. But personally and circumstantially. this is hard. Let me hear joy. Let the bones that you have broken rejoice." psalm 51:8. That God has for me. because there's got. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Chains broken and lives healed.
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free indeed.: February 2013
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Show me one more step in the world. I'm gonna let you all know something about me. i don't really like to blog. maybe it's a character flaw. but here i am today, blogging. Because i woke up with a prayer on my lips and a heart that's ready to share it. Pray for all these things, but that isn't the prayer i'm talking about. i'm writing today to ask you to pray over me. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Chains broken and lives healed. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Bill and betsy wolf.
