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One Love to our sister, Sister Dorothy Stang, missionary in Brazil who was slain this last weekend for her efforts on behalf of the poor in Brazil struggling against loggers and ranchers and speculators to keep the land that was their livlihood and sustenance. Truly, her life and obedience was precious in God's sight. Now that she is home with her Lord, her life (and death) remind us what are the true marks of a disciple.
We have asked ourselves, are we truly following Jesus if the powers of injustice are comfortable with us?

"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. " Luke 6:22-23

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/americas/02/12/nun.shot.reut/index.html

This weekend was a lot of fun, and a lot of learning. Thank you, God, for being Truth to us and for leading us through the refining fire together.

I am grateful for the family that God has placed me in at this season of my life. I learn so much all the time from all of you, and I see God uniquely in all of you. praise Him!

I hope that our hearts will be good soil this week, making a place for God's word to do what it was intended to do....