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Cindy ONeill's avatar

Loved hearing you heart for your kids and the world we live in. The battle continues. Thank you, Steph, for putting your words to paper and sharing with others. We need to link arms to encourage and learn from each other. Lament and worship.... side by side.

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Bre Marie Strobel's avatar

This *is* so much more hopeful than a world-view that says, "Well, one day in heaven it will all be made right, so we just have to deal with the way the world is for now."

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Beulah P Baker's avatar

You are such an inspiration, Steph! and these words speak sharply to those of us currently living in the USA. I certainly qualify for a large dose of pessimism (realism?) and weariness with battles--but also keep working on the hope (yes--listening to my African American siblings, who have fought for so long). Bless you as you continue to lead your family--and help you to stay strong (and also to keep taking care of yourself). I am interested in the research being conducted in the townships.

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Annelise Roberts's avatar

I love that about the most hopeful people being somewhat pessimistic. I have been thinking quite often of Jesus' talking about how no man goes to build a tower without counting the cost -- and how that relates to suffering and hope. I think perhaps the most hopeful people are aware of how much it might cost, and yet choose to hope anyway.

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