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And so, in the midst of all this, what are we supposed to be positive about on this Thanksgiving holiday? Throughout this week, I kept asking myself, Is #Thanksgiving2016 only for the privileged? What can we offer thanksgiving for when it seems like the US, long a beacon of democracy and liberalism, has failed itself and might fail the world?
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You are in this story, and it is a story that you’re comfortable in.
And then, a new presence interrupts your life and interrupts the little story you were telling.
At first, it’s all potential. Every exchange is supercharged with excitement and wonder.
Your mind races, your heart thumps with desire, and you cling to every smile, every look, and every word.
Read moreFor a long time, I only thought of myself in terms of potential. What could I do with the potential I had and with the passions I had? Even as I was interested in ministry, I still considered my life choices based on the potential gain and success I could achieve.
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We build our own isolated kingdoms of heaven & ask the Almighty, like a child asks a parent, are you proud of my good works?
Read moreI am not naïve. I know not all summer camps are equal in quality, and I am sure not all summer camps are as intentional about ministering like Kulaqua and Aetna are, but I have now seen the potential that a summer camp has.
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