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Exemplify Magazine
The Seasons WithinThe Season ofMotherhoodHow toRetainWhat YouReadMeet Michelle Beck:Designer ExtraordinaireTips for Submittingto MagazinesColor Me Green:Finding Satisfaction inGod No Matter Your Marital Status
A Look Inside:Meet Babu & Learn How YouCan Help Minister in SouthernIndia
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editor’s welcome
Fall has always been my favorite season.
In my home Autumn is an event. It calls fordecorations, warm apple cider, deliciousdesserts, harvest activities and, of course, theanticipation of Christmas wishes!Growing up, my Dad would have my brothers, sister and I sit down to make ourChristmas lists in October. We would playChristmas music, get out the Sears WishlistCatalogue and get to work!No wonder my parents were the envy of allmy friends!The thing is, I probably couldn’t name what Ireceived those years for Christmas to you if Itried. But I remember every single year I satdown with my siblings, my Mom and Dadand took part in our fun family tradition.I don’t think it is an accident that even nowas an adult something very real fills my heartin these months.Something beckons me to wait before myHeavenly Father with joyful expectation. Just as my Dad would usher excitement intoour home during these Fall months, so doesour Heavenly Father! Just take a look around and see how our Godshows off during this season! He makes treesresemble burning bushes.He allows the air to crisp over so that ourhomes are all the more cozy.He causes ocean waves to crash with moreweight and pumpkin patches to spring tolife.Squirrels begin building their winter nestsand birds go on vacation.All of creation gets in on His Autumn Song.Even Starbucks joins the tune and serves upa Pumpkin Spice Latte! Have you tasted thatthing? It’s bliss for your taste buds.It seems everywhere we turn, the Lordinvites our conversation with Him duringthis season.He invites us to sit down at His table andlisten to the song, while we share our heartswith Him.If I have learned anything from my Dad, it isthat.I encourage you this October to take sometime to get alone with your Father Godand share your heart with Him.Draw near to Him with a sincere heart.Open up your life to His outstretchedarms and receive the bounty of Hisharvest.This issue is overflowing with goodness! Iam pleased to feature the writing of LoriMacMath of All You Have to Give and TheInternet Cafe. Lori works behind the scenesat many of the ministries you’ve come toknow and love. Her piece this month is a beautiful telling of the seasons of motherhood.Alisa Hope also shares with us the overflowthat comes from pouring ourselves out intothe lives of others and Tara Rachel, a staff writer here at Exemplify, is sharing the storyof Babu, a man who is changing the lives of hundreds of orphans in Southern India. Hisis a story you do not want to miss and onethat calls for our involvement.As always, it is my joy to present this issue of Exemplify Magazine to you. Our theme thismonth is in keeping with the season:Autumn.Come celebrate the beauty of this monthwith us!
 In King Jesus,Kristen Schiffman
“...let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our heartssprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”Hebrews 10:22
 
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laurabye5

this is so beautifully written thank you for blessing me

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