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No Anxiety Allowed – An Outcome

/ Jared Waipouri

In the first two parts of this series, I wrote about why as Christians we should be able to find a way to live free of life-crippling worry and doubt…anxiety. I wrote about being in a situation where the drive toward anxiety was very real, very natural, and had potential to negatively impact every day. I explained that as I was preparing for a 5 week international trip, I felt that I needed to be able to do it free of anxiety.

So now is the fun part. How did it work out?
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Thoughts on national success in the Solomon Islands

/ Jared Waipouri

This piece was originally written in Honiara, Solomon Islands, in September 2014.

In September 2014, walking down the road in Honiara, one can’t help noticing this is a bustling little town. Trucks, cars and buses rush past. A bus conductor declares “one more space, Kola, Kola!” A taxi nearly catches ones toe as he pulls onto the curb. Horns toot, asserting their presence. The sounds are immersive. Continue reading →