I'm not sure this would qualify as Radical with a big "R" but my husband and I decided to have a big ole yard sale to kick off our journey out of the American dream and into the eternal one. God blessed us with a beautiful, sunny, mild fall weekend and we sold a whole bunch of "stuff." We made about $350 and cashed in our loose change as well for a total of $440! Praise the Lord!
We are still praying about exactly where and how to give this money. My heart is being pulled toward sponsoring a child from our daughter's birth country, Guatemala. $440 is almost enough to cover one year of sponsorship through Compassion International. I'll keep you posted!
I'm looking forward to next step in this journey...
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Awesome!!! God is so good!
I just began yesterday reading this book and so greatly enjoyed the first chapter. I feel as if the fellowship I once had has been restored. I hate the thought that I had left my first love and am now returning, however, I guess in some way that is what I had done.
I am praying about just such an event. My hubby did purchase the book last night as well and I cant wait to see what the LORD brings to him though this.
I will be reading chapter 2 today...in a minute, I cant wait!
Blessings as you seek His will,
Sherri
A yard sale is normal. Raising that much money and giving it away - yep, that's RADICAL! So excited for you as you begin this journey.
How wonderful! I keep thinking we need to get rid of all our extra stuff sitting around...and what a wonderful way to let the kids get involved in sponsering a Compassion child. You are so inspiring Natalie! Love the post:)
I loooooove this, Natalie!! WAY TO GO!!! Can't wait to hear what you do with the money!!
Yeah, Nat! I think that's the biggest yard sale I've ever seen at one person's home. You must feel great! We had planned have one a few weekends ago, but it didn't pan out, and now I'll have to wait for warm weather to return. At first I was frustrated, but now I'm glad because before reading this post I would have kept the money, and now I'm inspired to do something better.
I love how you are always challenging yourself to grow more - your example challenges those around you, too.
Thank you ladies for your sweet words of encouragement. To GOD be the GLORY!!!
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