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Retreat Notes (1): The God of Disappointment, Identifying Expectations

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September 8, 2008 KariSacred Mundane0

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Every day I sort through the jumbled mess of my life, study Scripture to see some sense in it all, and share my words with the hope that some bit of me would connect with some bit of you in order that we both might live more fully pleasing God. I do this through community, retreats & conferences, blog posts, and books. More About Me

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