I worry about my limitations. Because sometimes I feel as if I possess nothing to give. And I think all my gifts flail in the shallow end of the pool. And there are masses of people smarter, better, and more compassionate than I am. And these golden people spout Bible...
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christmas and the heart of giving
[serialposts]I've thought a lot about Christmas gift giving lately. It's something that weighs heavy on my mind now. Maybe it's because I know it'll be a pretty light year here in the King household. Between losing my job of 13 years just a few months ago, and...
a fire engine for christmas
“I didn’t get a chance to see the fire engine this year,” she said, her voice carrying regret and sadness. My sister in law’s cancer had come back and their life was once again filled with endless rounds of chemo, waiting rooms and doctor visits. They were fighting...
on growing compassion
"Compassion inflicts its knife-like pain only on those who, strong or not, brave or not, intelligent or not (such qualities are beside the point), have been granted the horrible gift of looking the world full in the face and seeing it as it is." - Marguerite...
ready or not
I've had months to get ready. But I'm not ready. I google "animals in Haiti,"...
on destitute teens and barbies
I know a teenager who is destitute. The same girl steals. Of course she does....
coconut sprinkles, chocolate pudding, and a buffet of service opportunities
When I was a child, Shoney’s Buffet was a big deal. Where else could you get a...
the @helponenow bloggers guide to empowering haiti’s future
[serialposts] "No education, no future. With education, dreams come true!" I...
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