Learn by Paradox Seasonal Devotions

A bold declaration from a small babe

…but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things that are strong.  1 Corinthians 1:27 NASB Paradox (noun): a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. Most of us love a baby. The sweet…

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As we wander in transition Learn by Paradox

Letting Go Without Control: Leaving China

I am not much of an adventurist. I don’t take many risks and honestly, I’m scared of more than I’d like to admit. I don’t ski because I fear heights. To ski, you have to jump off the lift to go down the mountain. I can never let go. I’d rather ride the lift around until I accidentally plop into a mound of snow. In summary, anything involving letting go without control is not my…

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Learn by Paradox Living as a wanderer The Pilgrim Life

Reluctant Blogger

Vulnerability. The word alone makes my skin crawl. Blogging is public. I don’t like public. My favorite types of places are secluded mountaintops where I can see the world, but no one can see me. My room in a quiet nook with a cup of coffee and a closed door. A river bank where the only noise is the water crashing against the rocks as it flows downstream. My parent’s back porch in the East…

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