In the Name of Love

On Marriage. And Fighting.

March 20, 2012 In the Name of Love
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Did I tell you yet about the lady that visited our Bible Study a few weeks ago? She’d been married for FIFTY — count ‘em — FIFTY years. She (Mrs. Janey) gave us her top ten tips on making your marriage a success (I, of course, loved that it was a top ten list.) And [...]

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The 27 Million Song

February 29, 2012 In the Name of Love

You might be a fan of Matt Redman. Or, you might not know who I’m talking about. If you’ve heard a proper British accent singing a worship song that you’ve also heard lots of other Christian artists cover, you’re probably listening to Matt Redman. Anywho. Matt Redman & LZ7 collaborated to create an inspiring song [...]

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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

January 30, 2012 A Repat
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It may have occurred to you by now that at some point, it has to happen. I’m still writing With Love, but I’m not writing With Love from Africa anymore. The process of re-entering life here in North Carolina after six years abroad, and two of them in Africa, has been many things, including a [...]

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Giveaway! Free Christmas Cards at Shutterfly

October 29, 2011 Giveaways
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On Thursday, I spoke a little bit about Making Your Christmas Decisions Now — and I hope that my words didn’t feel like a whole lot of talk about what you should cut out of your holiday, without much talk about what you should put into it. There was one more thing I wanted to [...]

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{Guest Post} A Soul Searching Transformation

September 23, 2011 Guest Posts
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Reflecting on where life was ten years ago last week, a friend of mine wrote a piece of her story, strong and brave, and offered to share it here. You might remember her from {Thanks}giving Week last year. May Laura Anne’s words challenge and encourage your heart…what a strong reminder of the amazing God who [...]

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Is that Concern or Compassion?

July 21, 2011 In the Name of Love
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Between trying to settle one little one into a new children’s church and taking the other one to the Mothers’ Room, I only had a brief stint in the main service this Sunday, at the church we attend when we’re in Bloemfontein. In one of the moments where my ears managed to catch a snippet [...]

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With Love, For Mirriam House

July 18, 2011 In the Name of Love
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They got everyone out safely, and then some of the older boys went back in to get some of the more expensive things in the home, and one of the toddlers ran back in following them. In the commotion, no one realised the two-year old boy had gone back in until it was too late to go in and find him.

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My South African Gentleman Cowboy Hubs

June 23, 2011 In the Name of Love
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When we dance, he gently leads. He can make a fire in the rain. He starts a conversation out of nothing at a dinner party. He can ride a horse, shoot a gun, and make perfect crepes. And he’s stern and gentle with our boys. He’s my South African gentleman cowboy hubs. Four years ago [...]

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