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I love this lesson of the nine bean soup! It has inspired me to make some of my own packages of this theme to give away as gifts. I'm thinking specifically for my own variety of family this coming Thanksgiving. We are all so visibly different and if I may quote Stephanie; " While we are each individuals,we have been put together and made into something lovely...a family!" The ideas are also flooding my heart with thoughts of visually building team unity with "The Lesson of the 9 Bean Soup" in the ministries I lead in.Thank You,Lord and may You continue to bless our dear sister here who teaches her family in the ways of You and it has this amazingly beautiful way of spilling onto everyome she meets! We are blessed!

((((((Stephanie))))))))) It is so good to hear you so very joyful about this new adventure.

It is sure to be a double blessing for both you and for them because they are truly going to love YOU for who and WHOSE you are! You Shine,Girl!

Beautiful analogy of mending relationships, Stephanie! I love it when the Lord whispers through the ordinary mundane things of life and makes them extraordinary treasures!

Amen! I hear ya, loud and clear! Good words to live by! Ergazomai ἐργάζομαι

But the light will show what these things are really like. Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, "Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you."

Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do. Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life. When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart. Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything. Honor Christ and put others first.

Ephesians 5:13-21 (Contemporary English Version)

You are inspiring! More like daily inspiration....and no whining whatsoever. May God continue to bless you in ways that really matter, for you are a beautiful soul!

He sounds like a keeper What a fantastic gift that keeps on giving each and everytime you wear them valentine boots!

She sounds an amazing woman!! You come from good stock, Stephanie! I hope your dear Grandma had a lovely 89th birthdayand that for her 90th, you'll be there to hug her in person!

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Sounds like you have a well thought out plan, one that both you and DH can live with. Your sharing is helping so many. It would seem that we are all cutting back and that less is more.

(((((John))))))) I do hope and pray that you find relief soon. I admire your positive attitude....you will be out in your garden and soon!

(((((Stephanie)))))))) How precious! You deserved to be pampered

(((((((Vic)))))))) Welcome Home!! God is ever so faithful to wrap His loving arms around you and yours!

Rezgirl, this is fascinating and so very educational! Thank you for letting me view a culture I may never experience firsthand. We can learn much from your sharing!

Stephanie, I've known bits and pieces about you but it was wonderful to be refreshed and have the blanks filled in. I'm blessed to call you both friend and sister!!

How inspiring! I long to learn more about reservation life; the culture & traditions...and your passion to call it home

MM. I am so proud of you!! You go, Girl! Your family must be beside themselves with adoration for the victorious YOU!

Thanks for sharing that website. I am going to pass it on to someone I love very much. (((((hugs to you))))))

((((hugs))))) Dear One, know that you are indeed loved!