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Because no child should sleep on the floor
It’s cold tonight. Fall weather turned into winter for a few days, and while I’m sitting here under an electric blanket, I know many people are cold, some in my area. They may not have reliable heating, warm bedding, adequate shelter, or even a bed at all. They may have children who sleep on the floor, too. Even with suffering, there is hope. There are people who want to love others by meeting needs of those in their communities. I watched that unfold recently through Two Or More’s fundraiser for beds, and I just want to thank everyone for their support. Two Or More is a nonprofit connecting people of…
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When it’s time to leave a church
I’ve never been a quitter, and I really did not want to leave my church. However, some bad things were tolerated, and I decided to leave. I felt released from the negativity, and, through His word, meditation, and prayer, I felt God say, “Now that you’ve seen the damage churches can do to families — the damage that happens when good people decide to do nothing — go do the opposite. Go fight selfishness, arrogance, and heartlessness and let me use you to reach those who also have been hurt by the church.” Leaving was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but I’ve learned a few things along…
