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The way to a fulfilled life

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For those who can't see the video, watch the video here by clicking on the highlighted words.  Thanksgiving Chair . Dwell on this today :-) And might you consider reading Psalm 107? Don't forget to go to the sidebar and quiet the music. xo, Angela blog subscription  | twitter | facebook

Finding God in tragedy, Ann Voskamp

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{Please scroll down to the bottom of the blog to pause the music} Yesterday I listened to Nick Vujici  and Ann Voskamp's interviews on CBN Interactive. Both interviews hold valuable nuggets. I highly encourage you to listen. Today I'm sharing the words of Ann Voskamp with you, not only via the video, but through the summation of this post.  I decided to use her words, and her voice because if you've read this blog for any length of time, you know that her words and voice is one that God uses to speak to me.  Angela talks participates weekly in the interaction of community with Ann, blogging about gratitude and spiritual disciplines, not to mention that A Holy Experience is a daily staple of bread for me. In this interview, via Skype, Ann shares three points in Finding God in tragedy.  Tragedy comes in various forms, shapes, and sizes.  When it comes we usually don't care the form, shape or size— we only care about finding relief.  We want reli...