Speaking the truth is never easy but always right. It's absolute, unbending, and should never be sacrificed for our comfort; rather, comfort should be taken in having held it close and raised it high even through persecution. In the end, the reward will far outweigh the cost (II Corinthians 4:13-18).
Author Archives: Brittany
Leaving Comfortable
I’m looking forward to seeing this again when we leave for Asia in less than two weeks: (I know it’s shaky and inadequate but the communist government took all the good footage) We won’t only be in communist Vietnam and … Continue reading
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Just Skin
I was cornered. The gym had been empty when I got there but the former Israeli soldier, now personal trainer, showed up out of the blue at my side while I was unstringing my headphones to begin warming up. At … Continue reading
Free Thought? How About I Give You a Penny For It?
Thoughts have been on my mind a lot lately and I mean that in the philosophical sense, not the literal sense (although both would be true). My one-track mind has been running a marathon this week. Don’t worry, that’s my last … Continue reading
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Tagged ideas, intelligence, philosophy, study, thoughts, truth
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High
I just got back from hiking all over a mountain in the rain. My family is out in Oregon where we experienced Mount Hood at it’s best. If you ever get a chance to hike to the top of Multanomah … Continue reading
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Ah-Men
I was reading in the beautiful book of Psalms this week as I often do when another big life-change hits. It’s just like hearing the angst, impassioned pleas, and wisdom of a dear friend who has endured the same struggles … Continue reading
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The Battle for Innocence
Sides were drawn in a garden thousands of years ago. Two trees physically illustrated the choice between God and his jealous opponent. Eating “Life” was the key to keeping a perfect relationship with the awesome, almighty Creator of the Universe. … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle, biting, choice, eating, Genesis, Hope, Innocence, The Apple, The Garden, Tree of Knowledge, Tree of Life
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Moved
Today was moving day for my family. Looking around the empty rooms where we’ve spent so many days and nights, I couldn’t turn off the mental slideshow. We had countless precious moments and dramatic events in that house, some involving … Continue reading
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