"God does not keep us from suffering, but God does keep us. We can rest in the assurance that as our world and we come unhinged, God remains steadfast in love and in sustaining possibilities for renewing the work of hope in the world and in our hearts."
Read MoreIt was this time last year that the idea came upon me to try to make my gifts GIVE twice!
I sought out non-profits and other companies that sold goods made by women from third world countries or who had survived trafficking, prostitution, and abuse.
I've gathered up some of the best organizations I can find in hopes that the gifts we buy can benefit multiple lives.
I get overwhelmed sometimes when people give me things. I can feel my insides seizing up and sometimes the enemy says, "you don't deserve those gifts. you aren't good enough to be loved and doted on like this, now you have to do something to earn those things. Earn their love! Earn it!" It's the same with Matthew Darling. And, unfortunately, it's the same with God.
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