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Encouraging Joy & Grace

All that matters

10/21/2016

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I'm spending the weekend with 75 of my closest friends. No really. It's church ladies' retreat weekend. I'm related to 5 of the 75 so those ones count in the friend and family column. Some of these girls I've known all of my life. Some are new acquaintances. But by the end of the weekend we'll all have more in common. We'll have shared stories, shared faith, shared laughs. Gifts to carry home.

Earlier in the week I had a conversation with my friend Elo. She paints. You should buy one of her paintings. Read Here for details. We chatted about how art reflects the beauty of what God made. We talked about how the best writing expounds only what He has already said. Elo paints because God is a creator and she is made in His image. She said I write because Jesus is the word. Art. Words. Such fun gifts from heaven.

I got off work late so drove down by myself. The entire drive was gorgeous. I watched the sun play with clouds and fog roll down fir trees. The sunset of brilliant pink and blue washed over the changing fall colors. Gorgeousness. It was a gift from heaven.
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The speakers tonight talked about friendship. They talked about investing in others, about being open and vulnerable to allow people in, about forgiving and communicating.
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They talked about how behind every successful woman is a best friend giving her crazy ideas. So true! But sometimes those crazy ideas lead to beautiful places. Friends are hard work. But they are worth it. My favorite quote of the night was "I love you and that's all that matters."

The last couple days have been full of gifts. Grace and forgiveness and sunsets and art. Safe travels and friendships. All gifts from God. Those little and big things are His way of saying "I love you and that's all that matters."

What gifts are you thankful for today?
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Mike Chumbley
10/21/2016 11:06:40 pm

Paraphrased from one of my favorite books.

The feeling of having shared in a common fellowship is one element in the powerful cement which binds us. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action.

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Mindy
10/22/2016 10:00:21 am

Yes. So much yes.

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Mary
10/22/2016 12:39:27 am

I'm thankful that I get to count you as one of my friends!

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Mindy
10/22/2016 10:00:48 am

Mary!! Thank you for sharing your story.

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Amy Lindell
10/22/2016 08:34:23 am

I'm thankful for 42 years, a best friend in my husband, two lovely children and friends who love the Lord as much as you do!

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Mindy
10/22/2016 10:01:24 am

Amy, I love the grace and redemption I see in your story. Beautiful friend.

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Jill Williamson link
10/22/2016 02:34:07 pm

I'm thankful for God's grace, protection, and provision. For family and friends. And I'm thankful for you!!!

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Mindy link
10/24/2016 04:48:50 pm

Likewise Dear One!

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