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Rebuilding on the Ruins

Posted on November 26, 2011 by marriageonamission

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the LORD, “because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.” This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents … Continue reading →

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When Words Wound

Posted on November 17, 2011 by marriageonamission

Her husband’s words had sliced her heart wide open. Left her gaping. “I was crushed to the point [that] my body was shaking and I couldn’t breathe.”  She bleeds out all over my screen. My cursor blinks loud. Blinks and … Continue reading →

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When Heaven Seems Silent

Posted on November 13, 2011 by marriageonamission

When we cry out to God… And cry out… And cry out some more… And still, Heaven seems silent… We mustn’t be. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For … Continue reading →

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That Voice

Posted on November 1, 2011 by marriageonamission

There’s anguish on the other end of the line as she cries out through sniffs and snot, “Last night was bad! Really, REALLY bad!” I’m straining to hear what she’s really trying to say. “What does ‘really bad’ look like?” … Continue reading →

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Intentional Gratitude

Posted on October 24, 2011 by marriageonamission

At the suggestion of my deepest friend, she and I–along with one other sojourner–are practicing intentional gratitude for the 40 days leading up to Thanksgiving. So, every morning for the past 9 days I’ve been taking some extra time alone … Continue reading →

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Broken Things

Posted on October 19, 2011 by marriageonamission

I don’t like it when things get broken. Don’t like it one bit. But, God has a hankering for broken things. He has to have them. He searches for messes beyond measure. Because NOTHING lies beyond His restorative reach. NOTHING. … Continue reading →

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WANTED: More Hands

Posted on October 16, 2011 by marriageonamission

When a mission comes to a close, we’re like two horses headed for the feed barn. Hungry for home. We unload. Unpack. Unwind. Reflect. Regroup. Recharge. But, the ecstacy of living out our call is quickly diminished by the news of … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished – Day 40

Posted on October 11, 2011 by marriageonamission

Several months ago, my deepest friend pulled me aside…and pulled up a chair. In her hands, compassion and a book. I know her well…and she, me. If she was suggesting that I read something, it was definitely worth the read. The book? One Thousand … Continue reading →

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Harvest Hands – Day 38

Posted on October 9, 2011 by marriageonamission

I couldn’t help but stare at his hands when they welcomed us into their home. Worn with years and sun. Farming his land. Clutching the Word. Making sweet melodies. And hers? Knuckly and slim. Embracing us warmly. Serving up coffee. Tickling the keys. … Continue reading →

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On Nights Like These – Day 35

Posted on October 6, 2011 by marriageonamission

The whole congregation of believers was united as one—one heart, one mind! They didn’t even claim ownership of their own possessions. No one said, “That’s mine; you can’t have it.” They shared everything. They hide a key in case no one’s home when we arrive. Their … Continue reading →

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