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Director of First Impressions at a dental office
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Tag Archives: mission
Being a Christian in the US today is rough.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s not as rough as it is in Muslim countries. I can declare my faith openly here without fear of being killed, tortured, losing property or being imprisoned. Being a Christian doesn’t mean that I’ll lose … Continue reading
Posted in "the conversation", Christianity, raw, real life
Tagged america, Christianity, church, faith, god moments, life, mission, raw, real life, the call
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Do the hard things
Yesterday was the first true test of my new life. I was home, in my apartment, alone…alone with my own thoughts. That can be a scary place. I couldn’t get out of bed, for starters. I was, and frankly am, … Continue reading
Posted in change, commitment, direction change, God moment, random, raw, real life, scared
Tagged dreams, faith, God moment, god moments, lessons, mission, moving forward, raw, real life
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What the fluff?!?!
This morning, I may have freaked out a little bit. I am leaving my job 😳 Yea, I made a rational decision based on evidence that it is time for me to leave. Yes, I know that I know that … Continue reading
Posted in faith, raw, real life, the call, Transition
Tagged faith, God moment, lessons, life, mission, moving forward, raw, real life, the call
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New beginnings
This week is going to be a week of lasts for me. It is bittersweet. After 10 years, I am retiring from the dental industry…specifically from working in a dental office. I know more about periodontal disease, brushing, flossing, crowns … Continue reading
Posted in raw, real life, work
Tagged dentistry, god moments, lessons, life, mission, moving forward, real life, work
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Craving a mission
Someone I know went on her first mission trip recently. Â I cannot wait to talk to her this week…to see the fire in her eyes, the passion that has been unlocked. I haven’t been on a mission trip in several … Continue reading
An un-dangerous life
I live a safe life. Â Today as I was driving to work, it occured to me that I live my life in a bubble. I exist in a suburban bubble. Â I live in a small town. Â I work in another … Continue reading
My hands need to get dirty
This weekend I wrote about my friend Peter in Uganda. I also watched coverage of Houston being beaten by Hurricane Ike. Today, I saw a story of some guy in Uganda who is kidnapping kids, trying to teach them the … Continue reading
Wanderlust…
I’ve made a grave mistake. Recently I have started reading blogs from people who are in Africa. I am very lustful right now. I want to travel. I want to go somewhere far away and build something. Or hug some … Continue reading
