My favorite tree
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I'm a beloved daughter of God, a writer and musician in love with the Democratic Republic of Congo, passionate about working with and for refugees. Follow my blog to see God at work in the Church as well as my life. You'll also read a lot about culture and race. Mungu akubariki (God bless)!
Honestly, why should you support Chicago teachers?
Because they care about your children’s present needs and future opportunities. And they work their butts off to secure those things.
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Photos from the Garfield Park Conservatory
Today I visited the Garfield Park Conservatory on the Westside of Chicago. It’s one of the city’s gems, this free green space. Local workers take lunch breaks there, and others come from around the city to explore the beauty of the cacti, ferns, flowers, and gardens. The sounds of water streaming physically relaxed and grounded…
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What will it take to bring peace?
Communities like this one have an idea, but it takes work.
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Letter from a Holey Tree
“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her sins.” (Isaiah 40:1-2, NLT) I will bring comfort to your children. They frolic on the land about me and rest in my…
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