Tag: community
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The Collaboration Club
They’re called black-bellied whistling ducks, and they’re known for their bright red bills, pink feet, and white wing patches. They swarm around our pond in the backyard fairly frequently, and I’ve always loved their high-pitched whistling calls, which they always seem to do in unison. They mate for life, which might account for the fact…
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Alone–But Not
Ward and his sister Sloane, had been outside playing in the deep snow that had fallen while they were visiting their grandma in Ohio. This was their first bout with the cold, white stuff this winter, so there were lots of thrown snowballs and laughter. Sloane got cold and went inside. Ward decided to take…
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Together We’re Better
Every three years, we hold our national conference, which brings together approximately 4,000 of our staff members, this year in Milwaukee, to remind us of why we do what we do. We share the one Message that can make a difference in anyone’s life: sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, His forgiveness of all that…
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Reindeer Games
With the whole family here for a length of time, we had the opportunity to interact with quite a few different activities, games, and outings. We’re all a little tired; the cousins have had free rein with video games and the rousing competition that happens when they all get together, we’ve been eating a lot…
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Grin A Little Grin With Me
Babies typically aren’t born with smiles. People have explained that an early grin is just a matter of gas, not an intentional attitude of joy. Babies learn to respond as they grow, connecting with those who interact with them, figuring out what works to bring the best responses from those they’re with. Because God made…
Tip of My Iceberg 