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The Power of a Story (plus, 10 things we fear)
Everyone likes stories. I think. "Researcher story-teller" Brene Brown defined story as, "data with a soul." A more stodgy definition is, "An account or recital of an event or a series of events, either true or fictitious." (source) For an example of a brief, well-told…
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The Power of Serenity
Last week I visited Botanica Gardens. It’s my favorite local destination here in Wichita and I’ve been many times. In fact, think I’m on my third annual membership. The best time of year to visit is Spring. Right now, in fact, as the tulips are…
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The Power of a Sentence
So We Only Use 2% Of Our Brain’s Capacity? My brain never really stops. I used to think everyone was like this, and perhaps they are, but I’m not totally sure anymore. Please help me put this issue to rest by answering the poll to…
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Arby’s, We Are On To Your Tricks
With all the heavy talk on here recently about people going hungry (like this post about very hungry people I met in Haiti), perhaps it’s time to take a lighter look at food. In particular, Arby’s fast-food. I don’t eat Arby’s much. Not that I…
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Lord of the Flies
There are 17 books in my reading stack. I just counted. Granted, some of them are library books. And some have been in the stack a long time. Lord of the Flies was one of the latter. Nevertheless, I finally finished it, as I do…
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Packing Notes
No matter how hard I try to pack light, I always over pack. I used my recent 10 day trip to Haiti and Florida as a packing test for a longer trip. Below are my “packing reflections.” I know I’ll be pegged as a geek…
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The Value of Going on a Short Term Missions Trip vs. Just Sending Money
Before I went to Haiti I was concerned the money I was spending on the trip might be better spent donating directly to someone. The expense of short term “missions” trips is a frequent complaint regarding them – and there is no denying cash is…
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Pastor Pierre Wilnord
Adventures in Missions (AIM) has contacts with 650 churches in Haiti. That’s a lot of contacts! AIM has a program called “Church to Church” that facilitates churches in the US sponsoring churches in Haiti. So far they have about 35 American churches signed up to…
