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Death Of Yolo || Spoken Word

by Jeff Bethke This was a poem I wrote for my church's Easter service this past April. My hope is that someone watching this will walk away with a deeper sense of the grace of God and just how monumental Jesus death, burial, and resurrection truly were. If Jesus is…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 26, 2012

Allie Marie Smith fashion with compassion

Fashion with Compassion: Sseko Sandals

by Allie Marie Smith I'm excited to share the 2nd installment of our new Fashion with Compassion series with you! Today I'm highlighting Sseko Designs (pronounced "say-ko"), a sandal company based in Uganda. They make beautiful leather sandals with interchangeable straps that can be styled dozens of ways. Sseko employs…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 24, 2012

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WM Spotlight: Allison McLeod

by Rachel Johnson The only way to preface this Spotlight is to warn you that you’re never going to believe that Allison McLeod has just graduated from high school – her wisdom and insight are far beyond her years. Allison uses her experiences and thoughts to shape the minds and…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 23, 2012

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Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul

Today's post is simple and entirely for you to feel refreshed: let the powerful words of this song and the following scripture sink in and nourish your soul. Dwell on the beauty of the One who made you with His loving hands, and spend some time reflecting on how He…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 20, 2012

Christina Stolaas

God, The Original Dentist

by Christina Stolaas A few weeks ago I had my semi-annual trip the dentist for a teeth cleaning. I have no fear of dentists, but, there are certainly other ways I’d rather use my time and money. With that being said, I make going regularly a priority because I love…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 19, 2012

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Leah: Not Loved

by Raquel Rodriguez Laban had two daughters. The eldest was named Leah and the younger one Rachel. There was no sparkle in Leah’s eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful form and appearance. Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he told her father, “I’ll work for you seven years if…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 18, 2012

Guest Bloggers

Oh, Goodness!

by Samantha Madison I'm reading a fantastic book right now with my best friends called, "Grace for the Good Girl." I realized that I am a try-hard good girl. And let me tell you, this book is perfect for me, and it’s message is probably relevant for all you good…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 17, 2012

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WM Spotlight: Joy Eggerichs (Part Two)

by Rachel Johnson We're back with part two of our interview with Joy Eggerich (if you missed it, you can catch up on part one here). Read on to learn more about Joy’s work with Love and Respect NOW, including her thoughts on where her sense of humor came from,…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 13, 2012

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WM Spotlight: Joy Eggerichs (Part One)

by Rachel Johnson Marriage, relationships, love, broken hearts – these are all deep issues, right? You bet. But just because these topics can often times be tough to discuss, and certainly should be taken seriously, doesn’t mean that there can’t be aspects of joy woven throughout conversations about them –…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 12, 2012

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Dear Body, Thanks For Being On My Side

by Ashley Perez NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: The following is an article our contributor Ashley Perez had published on The Conversation, which we thought the readers of Know Your Value would also enjoy. You can read it in full below, or check it out over there. Photo credit: Philippe Halsman…

WonderfullyMadeJuly 11, 2012