Tag: compassion
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To Be Loved So Well
He’d been in the hospital for a week, and tests were being run to discover the exact nature of his illness. His children hadn’t seen him during that time, as a precaution. They’d missed him terribly and could hardly wait for him to come home. Coming home, however, wasn’t returning everything to normal. Ramsay wasn’t…
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End Well; Begin Fresh
Graduation season is upon us, and many are finishing up well, whether it be pre-school with caps and gowns for the littles (just a tad overkill if you ask me), finishing up high school, to graduating from college or doing post-grad work. It’s all about ending well and preparing to move on to the next…
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Worth Celebrating
photo courtesy of Unseen Histories on Unsplash I grew up in a white midwestern town. I remember only one young man of color in high school who was kind, gracious, and soft-spoken. When I got to college, some of my best friends were people of color. Since joining the staff of a large non-profit, I’ve…
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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…
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Welcome Inn
We received this several years ago from a friend who knew what it meant to be present with others. To quietly sit, actively listen, and provide a safe space for someone who needed a friend. We hung this in our kitchen, a gathering place for family and friends. A location for the preparing and serving…
Tip of My Iceberg 