I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord; “plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
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jeremiah 29:11
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"She, greatly distressed, prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11 She made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then"
~1 Samuel 1.10-11a
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lancia e. smith
From the founder
Please accept my deep thanks for your presence here at Cultivating! You are the reason we do this labour of love!
The Cultivating Project is growing and taking our next steps as a team and publication. We are inviting you to be part of this good and holy work! If you have loved what you find here and would like to play a direct part in helping us continue, would you consider becoming direct sustainers of Cultivating through committed prayer and financial support? Financial support as either a one-time donation, or as monthly support makes a tremendous difference in sustaining this labour.
Thank you again so much for your good company and for your prayers. May every blessing be yours!
Lancia
Life is good. Cultivate it!
