We are reading The Hiding Place, a novel of the rich spiritual heritage of Corrie ten Boom, a leader in the Dutch underground in World War II. The first part of the story begins with a series of flashbacks, with Corrie telling the stories of faith that would later take her through the difficulties of the war. One of those lessons comes from her mother, who as an invalid, nevertheless continues to support and love not just her family, but the people of her community. She tells Corrie, "Happiness isn't something that depends on our surroundings. It's something we make inside ourselves." Here are our thoughts about experiencing a contentment like that: The world we live in today has a very wrong idea of contentment. We are constantly told by the world that we need all this stuff to live a good life, and to be content. You NEED this new phone, you NEED these new clothes, you NEED this new car. But really, that is not contentment. That is greed. In my own experience...
And The Winner Is: Act of Kindness Taylor, for "picking up a huge thing of trash and bottles dumped over a fence into the pond area behind my house." Something Beautiful The Orange Team submitted a woodpecker in the backyard, and the Red Team's entry is listed as "Jaaron-me". Valid responses! The winner, however, is Maddie's Moonlight Photo. Something Showing Spring Lovely things listed here, including sunshine and warm weather! The winner in this category is Team Blue, with Frisbee Golf. Not worth points because it wasn't an official category but still entertainin g: Snarky Responses from the Orange Team! #6. Reading a Good Book. No thanks. (?! Seriously?!) #10. Something Encouraging. Not everyone on the planet is going to die from coronavirus. #11. Going Stir Crazy. Indeed . Points So Far: Red: 42 Blue: 21 Green: 38 Orange: 30 Stay tuned tomorrow for the final Scavenger Hunt point totals!
Scavenger Hunt Challenge Teams competed to collect and share unique moments they are experiencing during the Shelter in Place order. Surprisingly enough, home and family provide rich opportunities for creativity, mayhem, and family bonding! Today's highlights: SHOWING FAMILY FUN RUNNER UP: Green Team WINNER: Red Team "Going on LOTS of walks. "My brothers were all begging for piggy back rides, FORCED Family Fun, we call it!" so I was able to get them ALL on my back at the same time! GENERAL MAYHEM RUNNER UP: Orange Team Longboarding in the house. (OK Orange Team--Everyone wants a photo of this one!) WINNER: Red Team " When you’re in a house full of dudes, your ideas flirt with the lines of crazy and amazing and this is an example. We decided Jerry, Jadon,...
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