The table was piled with delicious food. Our friends were gathered around it. The feeling of camaraderie was matched only by the heaviness of impending goodbyes. Finally, we each prepared to leave, knowing it was the last time we would all be together. Some were headed for the other side of the ocean, some for…
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Gentle and Tender
Once upon a time, there was a flock of sheep. They lived in a dangerous place where wolves prowled and thieves stalked, but their shepherd was strong and alert and cared deeply for each of his sheep. One day he noticed that one was missing. There were only ninety-nine of his one hundred sheep within…
Tender Mercy
Last week’s blog started with dear Husband’s recollection about his rascally friend who later came to Jesus and spent his life in service for others. This is a sweet, happy story of his life more recently. Today, dear husband was talking to his reformed rascal friend on the phone. His wife texted me happy photos after…