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2013-09-23T11:57:56+00:00

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Tribe of Blood Kin

Last updated on: September 23, 2013 at 11:57 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

“I sustain myself with the love of family.” ― Maya Angelou They told him he has six months to live. With or without the treatment. So my cousin Roger stopped chemo cold turkey, decided that he wanted to live whatever life he has left awake, engaged, fully conscious. Roger has colon cancer. It had already reached Stage Four by the time doctors discovered it. He tried all the treatment options, and they worked up until they didn’t. Roger rented a beach... Read more

2013-09-17T12:41:10+00:00

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A Shooter and his prey

Last updated on: September 17, 2013 at 12:41 pm By Karen Spears Zacharias

Once again we walk through our day shaking our heads in disbelief, muttering prayers for the dead, the wounded, the first-responders, and all the families. We turn on the radio, NPR or Rush Limbaugh. We turn on the TV, FoxNews or CNN. And we listen in what could be mistaken as a meditative state but really is just the look of stupefaction. We ask the very same questions we have asked in all the dozens and dozens and dozens... Read more

2013-09-17T07:07:37+00:00

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Introducing my new BFFs

Last updated on: September 17, 2013 at 7:07 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

Early yesterday morning, after a full day of travel by van, three airplanes, and my trusty old Camry, I finally made it home. My sister left the lights on for me, but I barely had time to read her welcome sign before I crashed. I probably need a week to rest up. Though I’m sure I’ll be thinking about Guatemala for many weeks and years to come. One of the greatest gifts this journey provided was the chance to meet... Read more

Confessions of a Funeral Director

Jamie the Very Worst Missionary

2013-09-15T07:07:04+00:00

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Confucius is wrong. Leave your heart behind.

Last updated on: September 15, 2013 at 7:07 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

Years ago when I was moving thousands of miles away from my home and everyone I knew, Mama gave me a bracelet. It was a simple silver cuff. Small and delicate. It was engraved with a quote by the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. I try to remember that when I am coming and going. Hellos are fun. Full of excitement and anticipation. Wonderment at the newness of getting to know someone, someplace new.... Read more

2013-09-14T15:09:59+00:00

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The Jesus Haint

Last updated on: September 14, 2013 at 3:09 pm By Karen Spears Zacharias

She crooked her finger at me, right there in the middle of the Art Circle Library. I should have known from that little school-marm motion to head in the exact opposite direction. But I’m slow somedays. Maybe a lot of days. So I rose from the table and walked over to where she stood behind the magazine rack. I read her name tag, recognized the last name as the very same as a good friend of mine. But I did... Read more

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Art Circle Public Library

2013-09-14T06:18:23+00:00

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Pedicures and Pumpkin Lattes

Last updated on: September 14, 2013 at 6:18 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

Did you know, that at $4.75, seven Pumpkin Spice Lattes cost you about $35. Maybe you’re at Starbucks right now, fueling up before a Saturday afternoon pedicure. That pedicure is going to be another $35. While you’re relaxing in the seat using your $35 per month data plan, your best friend texts you to set up a last minute dinner and movie double date. Dinner out at your favorite Italian place, $35. Two tickets to “The Family” at the nearest... Read more

2013-09-14T13:59:42+00:00

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Beyond Poverty & First World Problems is Beauty

Last updated on: September 14, 2013 at 1:59 pm By Karen Spears Zacharias

“I don’t want to have lived in vain like most people. I want to be useful or bring enjoyment to people, even those I’ve never met.” –Anne Frank We walk down a narrow, rocky, muddy path, littered with garbage. We pass by a grandfather with white hair working in a shop, fixing what appears to be a shoe. Chickens strut behind a straggly wire fence with holes the size of softballs. We pass by the most primitive outhouse I have... Read more

2013-09-13T06:31:23+00:00

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The Gordon of Crossville, TN

Last updated on: September 13, 2013 at 6:31 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

My buddy Gordon took this photo on April 16, 2007. I know the date because we had just crossed over the Holston River in Gordon’s red truck when the DJ on the country radio station stopped the music for breaking news. “There’s been a shooting at Virginia Tech,” he said. 32 people were killed. Dozens more were wounded. We didn’t know that, yet, though. We wouldn’t know it until the next morning when we watched the news on Good Morning... Read more

Virginia Tech Shooting

2013-09-12T06:49:16+00:00

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Speaking Love through Soccer Balls and Bear Hugs

Last updated on: September 12, 2013 at 6:49 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

Miz Shelby is guest blogging from Guatemala with World Vision. My stomach was in knots. I only knew a few things about him. His name, (although I wasn’t even sure how to pronounce it). His age. His favorite subject. His favorite sport. It was his favorite subject that caught my attention the day I scrolled through picture after picture of children waiting for sponsors. Gerson, 8, likes to read. I recognized him as soon as he walked up the driveway... Read more

2013-09-11T04:57:38+00:00

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Guide Mother

Last updated on: September 11, 2013 at 4:57 am By Karen Spears Zacharias

Miz Shelby guest blogging from Guatemala. Over half a dozen children sit quietly at the small wooden table. They all look younger than five. We are gathered at the home of Marta, a Madre Guía or Guide Mother, to watch the women prepare and serve lunch to their children. Just steps away, Marta stirs vegetables on the stove top. The vegetables, a mixture of güisquil (like chayote) and soy protein. A pot of rice with red bell peppers... Read more

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