This morning while we were eating breakfast, one of the ladies from our discipleship course came by to ask for clarification about the day's homework. It was a small joy for a number of reasons.

I'm so glad she feels the freedom to come to my house, for one. Sometimes people tell me they thought about coming by but thought I might be busy (which I'm generally not).

Second, I'm excited that she's doing the homework, and doing it with enough thought to have questions. Instead of skipping the question or putting the best answer she could think of, she really wanted to understand.

And lastly I was glad for the opportunity to serve. She stayed for 20 minutes, recounting strange stories and what not. Tim and I mostly contributed to the conversation with head nods. It occurred to me that she probably doesn't get many chances to be heard and that our listening was an offering we could give to her and to God.

A good start to the week.

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1. The Kenaston Family on May 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM

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2. The Kenaston Family on May 4, 2009 at 5:01 PM

   I love to read your blog. We are going to the orientation with SAM next month and hope to get an assignment in Peru as we have served short term around Pucallpa and loved it. I appreciate your blog for the realness and for the blessing of your ministry. I get excited reading about it. Even when things are tough. Tough is life, but when it is for the Lord it gives hope. Just wanted you to know someone was reading it!
   Stephanie Kenaston
   kenaston.missionsplace.com