I often find myself remembering big things, like our nights spent in Patpong.
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| Photo courtesy of Connie Rock |
The memories of the people that I met there remind me of a learning and growing time and friendships I will never forget.
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| Photo courtesy of Connie Rock |
The places that we saw, the cultural differences remind me that we live in a melting pot. Our own country is filled with many other peoples, some of different nationalities, some of different beliefs, but all of us different. It amazes me that I needed to go to a different country to realize that.
In the last 2 months, I have had one overriding thought. How do I live lessons learned in another place, half a world away, in my daily life??
First, I want to make sure that I am reaching out to everyone in my circle. I love how Pastor Matt put it today. "Accept Them, Affirm Them, Assist Them". (You can hear more about it here.) This needs to happen in my every day life.
Second, I am thinking about what I could be doing outside of my normal circle.
I have some ideas, and you will hopefully hear about them soon. In the meantime, I would love to hear how you reach out of your circle!
Do you spend time with the kids around you like my friend's J&J or A?
Do you reach out through the scouting program like my friend L?
Do you work with a local food pantry or help families in need?
If you do, please share - someone else might be looking for an opportunity!
