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God Sees Them All

In the midst of all of it…the AIDS, the poverty, the life expectancy, the children…God created it all: the poor, the diseased, the innocent, the orphans, the throwaways and the abusers. All were created in God’s image…all deserve our help. … Continue reading

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Lesotho Shoe Challenge!

I know that needs abound around us…but, I am challenging you, the Thought for the Day readers, our website visitors, and Facebook friends to a Lesotho Shoe Challenge! Lesotho is a small country surrounded by South Africa that has been … Continue reading

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Under the Weather

The Flu Hits! I’ve spent this week in bed. After picking up the flu last Saturday night, I have felt miserable. Simply terrible. Fever. Sore throat. Consistent cough. And, worst of all, overwhelming fatique. Surprisingly I’ve had very little appetite. … Continue reading

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He Directs Our Steps

The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. (NAS) Proverbs 16:9 My suitcases were all packed for Africa…and now I am unpacked. Renee Mathis and I thought we were leaving for Lesotho on August 28, … Continue reading

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A New Beginning

Yesterday we went with Lydia to the city of Butha-Buthe in northern Lesotho. Lydia and Ben, her social worker, were following a case of an 18 year old girl by the name of Remaketse. She is called “Mikey” for short. … Continue reading

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