So here’s a quote from a Congolese gang rape victim being interviewed by Ted Koppel of Dateline in response to the question, “Why can you be so candid with me in sharing your very personal story” – after she talked about the diseases she received and losing her family and kids as a result of the experience.
“You can have secrets if you haven’t had hardship.”
Makes me think about my own personal hardships (and secrets) a little differently.
For years I told people that Ambien saved my life. I’m not sure I was exaggerating. I had spent a decade traveling, teaching, and giving
Race and the Gospel: Is Justice a Part of the Discussion? Originally appeared in Outreach Magazine Good news, like light, touches everything in the room.
Taken from Tamara’s favorite devotional, Bread For the Resistance, by our friend Donna Barber. Copyright (c) 2019 by Donna Marie Barber. Published by InterVarsity Press, Downers
The God of Justice “The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.” Isaiah 32:16 The God of Disruptive
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