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corner of the drawer.” Soon I would either hear, “Thanks, mom, I found it,” or “Mom, I don’t see it!” At that point, I would go to the drawer I had thoroughly described in the exact location, pick up the object and hand it to her. How often do we look at something but not see it? If we “see” something every day sometimes, we don’t see it anymore. As a


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By Vicki Marsh


om, do you know we have any _____, and where can I find them?” Growing up, my daughters often asked this question. My reply, “Yes, look in the top drawer on the right side of my dresser in the right front


physical education teacher for 31 years, my usual “uniform” was a jogging suit or shorts and a sweatshirt. I taught in the gym four out of my six classes, and the other two were biology classes in the classroom. One day, I was leaving after my last class and had changed into a long skirt and blouse. When I entered the classroom, the first comment I heard was, “Mrs. Marsh, you’ve got legs!” The 5 inches of leg visible with the skirt was considerably less than the amount of leg showing with my shorts, but because it was different from what they were used to seeing, it became more “visible” to them. How often do we see homeless people at intersections when driving or in certain areas of town and not see them or try


to help them. I heard of a circle project where they put together bags of items that might help homeless people with blan- kets, food, gift cards, etc. (The ladies keep several of these bags in their cars to give out when they see someone in need.) In Louisville, Kentucky, there is a program called “My Dog Eats First,” which started when someone saw a homeless man in a fast-food restaurant who could not pay for a sandwich. She bought him a meal and expected him to sit down and enjoy the food—instead, he went outside. She followed him and saw him divide his sandwich with his dog, tied up outside. This led to a program with volunteers who regularly provide food for the homeless (and their pets). We can give our time if we look for those who need it. Do you have an elderly neighbor who lives alone and would ap-


preciate a visit? During the recent snow, a coach excused his players from weight training and told them to go and shovel snow from walkways and steps for older people in their neighborhoods, which would be their “workout” for that day. In Matthew 13:13, Jesus explains that He speaks using parables because “Though seeing, they do not see,” and in Mat- thew 13:16, “But blessed are your eyes because they see.” Which verse describes you??


Submit Your Nominations Now!


Julia Hardeman Rhodes was a passionate and


tireless advocate of creating awareness and action in connecting ARP’s across the denomination. In her honor, an award is to be presented annually to a deserving recipient, male or female, who has demonstrated excellence in service and dedication in the ARP Church, reflecting the heart of Julia Hardeman Rhodes. The Board of Christian Education Ministries, in conjunction with ARP Women’s Ministries, spon- sors the annual Julia Hardeman Rhodes Award. To nominate someone for this award, you can find the application here at arpwm.org. The deadline is May 31st, 2022.?


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