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on June 17, 2008

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Same Team

Over the last 3 months, I've been thinking about this whole idea of unity. What exactly did Jesus mean when he taught on it? Why was the apostle Paul so strong about it in his letters to the church? And why is it when I look into my husbands eyes and listen to him talk about our community and the role we as a believers play, do I sense such a heavy concern for how the gospel is being portrayed? Author and Evangelist Tom Skinner once said, "The role of God's people is that we become the live expression on earth of what is happening in heaven. So that any time, anybody want to know what is happening in heaven all they have to do is watch us ". In Philippians 2:1-4 we read, IF you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, IF any comfort from his love, IF any fellowship with the Spirit, IF any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being of one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of ...

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I miss blogging. When I have a little time to sit and write it's very therapeutic for me. I haven't had the time, and even though I'm not writing as often as I would like, I appreciate those of you who are still sticking around. Thanks! Makes me feel as if I'm not talking to the air. (lol) But seriously, thank you.. When I first began this blog there was so much to share and talk about, (and still is) but, now I'm sitting back wondering, can I say that? Is that too much information? Naaa, def. cant talk about that. Yup, this is real life for us. The funny camp stories don't go on, the cute kids who use to love being around you begin to pull away and treat you like an absolute stranger, the families that invited you into their space and you invited them into yours began to become enemies as you learn of the slander, and backbiting that's taking place outside your presence. Where you once felt a genuine relationship now there are feelings o...

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