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November 23, 2016
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I Am Thankful for Spiders

by Kendra Broekhuis
…e of friends who stop by with cinnamon rolls and hugs and sympathy. Kendra Broekhuis So I am thankful. I’m glad that when I am uncomfortable, I am also hyper-aware of my surroundings. I’m glad that the discomforts of this world help me realize how truly helpless I am on my own – how I am not in control. I’m thankful how uneasiness keeps me awake, and how pain helps me realize that this is not all there is. Finally, I’m grateful that I am not yet h…
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July 5, 2016
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Life as a Writer

by Kendra Broekhuis
…unique and fascinating jobs. Today we begin the series by featuring Kendra Broekhuis. Return to iAt throughout this week to learn more about interesting people with interesting jobs. So, I like to write things. Sometimes in a blog post or on social media, most recently in a book I am working on. It began as a hobby when we moved to Guatemala. I realized the cool thing to do when you move overseas is to start a blog, so I did. But overtime writing…
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December 6, 2017
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Do the Dishes

by Kendra Broekhuis
…This invitation doesn’t mean neglecting the daily habits that God presents as opportunities to live out our faith. We can find deep contentment in our ordinary lives, and we can also seek opportunities to radically welcome others in….
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October 19, 2017
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I Am the Face of Infant Loss

by Jill Jacobsma
…ith 2 beautiful girls and the third girl due on Monday, October 23. Kendra Broekhuis, a graduate of Dordt also, and also lost a baby, has a blog and just recently spoke of the pain of losing a child. Thanks for your testimony that grief doesn’t go away, but it does change. To God be the glory! Rhonda Triezenberg Thank you Jill. My mom had a still born baby when I was in 6th grade. No one talked to me at school about it and I was so sad. I just wan…
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