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Getting Good At Saying Good-Bye...

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...because "see you soon" just doesn't se em to cut it when you live thousands of miles away. Spending time back in the states recharged our fervor. The love we were shown invigorated us mentally to return to Uganda with extra zeal and enthusiasm. Thank you so very much to everyone who showed us hospitality and gave encouragement. Words could never cover how grateful we are for the incredible people we have it our lives. Seriously, we love you. Special thanks go to those who made an extra sacrifice and gave us a comfortable place to stay and great company. Here are some highlights. Let me just say, most family pictures are of my family and not Steven's. Of course we love his family too, but I have a really giant close family and stayed 11 days longer than Steven! Also didn't get pictures of all our special people, but you know who you are :) and we took mental photos.                      Some of our great blessings; my siblin...

Are Your Feet Wet?

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Based on  Joshua chapter 3 . How could millions of Israelites cross the Jordan River when it was at flood stage? Jehovah God told Joshua to command the priests to “stand still  in the Jordan.”  God promised: “ and as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests carrying the Ark of Jehovah, touch  the waters of the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan flowing from upstream will be halted and they will stand still like a dam. .” (Joshua 3:8,13) Today t here will be Jordans like obstacles in life that can hold us back from doing more for God in theocratic service. For example; financial struggles, lack of desire, and limited energy. But like those priests carrying the ark; If we display faith , take the first step, and get our feet wet, Jehovah will help us cross the "Jordans". Blessings are waiting on the other side. So have faith, take the first step, and get your feet wet!   That was a small clip of the talk Steven gave to accompany the slide show we did las...