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January 10, 2019

Restore with Love

Narda Vargas (Dominican Republic)

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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, 
bearing with one another in love. - Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

I recently read an article about a tribe in northern Natal in South Africa. According to tribal custom, when someone does something wrong or detrimental to others, the members of the tribe take the offender to the center of the village and surround him or her. During two days, the...

Today's Prayer
Loving God, we confess that we are not perfect. Forgive us and teach us to follow your example of mercy. Amen.
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Colossians 3:12-14

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Surrounding people with love can bring healing and restore community.

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