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The Church has been such a beautiful picture to me lately.  It's been hard this year for some reason, coming to grips with the people there and finding my own purpose as a part of the body.  "Normal patterns and rythms of the Christian life in a community... a well-watered tree... a place where we are being sustained by the Spirit..."  These are the truths He's putting in my heart as He reminds me of all the times in the past 12 years of our HOPE attendance so many people have lovingly gave of their time, finances, special care and thought... and how they continue to.  Different families at different times of our lives, but Christ's Church.  People who God uses as His hands and feet to the hurting and the failing and the discouraged.

So thankful for the body of believers that stretches so much farther than Kansas City.  Thankful for the building I've known as "Church" for years.  Thankful for our Pastor, and the ways He allows Jesus to pour His love through him every day.  I'm blessed so far beyond what I deserve...

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