About Lauren Todd

Lauren Todd works at her former university in the Media and Instructional Services department. Her MA in Education is slowly being completed. In her spare time, she tutors sixth graders to help them become the best essay writers they could ever be. She likes to read books, spend time with friends, and relax as her free time. She can be reached through Google+

Strength Through Him

Posted on February 28, 2014 Written by Lauren Todd 4 Comments

This is a guest post by Lauren Todd. If you are interested in becoming a guest author, please see the guest post guidelines and use the Attempts At Honesty contact form. You can see Lauren’s biographical detail at the bottom of this post. “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” – Philippians […]

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Wholesomely non-conformist

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This story illustrates that miscommunication carries a cost. Four Euros will be little missed in the grand scheme of things. But what about the cost associated with miscommunication, through words or actions, of the Gospel of Jesus?

The blessing of persecution

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