Monthly Archives: September 2013

No Law

Posted on September 23, 2013 by strokemanswoman

I have been reading a book about Asia Bibi, the woman in Pakistan who has been sentenced to death for “blasphemy”. She is a Christian living in a Muslim world; A world in which she is not allowed to drink … Continue reading →

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Change of Perspective

Posted on September 20, 2013 by strokemanswoman

This is a little something I wrote as an exercise for a writing group I meet with once a month. I never intended it for my blog, but the other members of the group thought it was worth posting. It … Continue reading →

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Athens, The Final Chapter

Posted on September 16, 2013 by strokemanswoman

On Sunday I had the privilege of going to church with Caleb and Jenny. While I love my church family, I also love the beautiful connectedness that believers have with each other even when they are strangers. Consequently, I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Aunt Pauline

Posted on September 9, 2013 by strokemanswoman

Our first home in Africa was in the southern highlands of Tanzania in a little town by the name of Tukuyu. It was here that I first met the Senter family. They lived not far from us, although how far, … Continue reading →

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Athens, Day Two

Posted on September 5, 2013 by strokemanswoman

In the morning of day two, I woke up at 8:00 Texas time, and no matter how sternly I tried to explain to my body that it was only 7:00 in Athens, I could not coax myself back to sleep. … Continue reading →

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Calgon, Take Me Away!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by strokemanswoman

Respite: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out; relief, relaxation, repose; informal breather, letup It’s highly recommended by anyone who knows anything about … Continue reading →

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