Sharing my Autumn essay “CULTIVATING THE HEART OF AN ISLAND NATION” in Cultivating online magazine. I hope you enjoy. Denise
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Author: Denise S. Armstrong
I am Denise Stair Armstrong - worshipper. My purpose is to glorify God by enjoying Him in all of His Creation, among His People, His Bride, the Church; accentuating His glorious Bridge of reconciliation — the Cross of Jesus Christ — through words laced with His Truth, and cast abroad in the world He loves, and died and lives again to save. I was born and raised Jamaican, where I also received my formal education at Shortwood Teachers' College and the University of the West Indies, specializing in English Language & Literatures in English. The remainder of my education was gained by homeschooling our three wonderful children (Joseph, Charis, and Timothy) and parenting them with my husband Claude. My passion is worship expressed primarily through writing inspirational pieces that urge readers not to miss how much the Lord has "cramm'd earth with heaven", to quote Elizabeth Barrett Browning. My heart is to encourage community, in the best sense of the word, through exalting the cross of Calvary. I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, gardening, theatre and ballroom dancing (only with Claude!) and digging into the Word of God. View all posts by Denise S. Armstrong
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Denise, there is so much rich history in that essay. Wow!
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So glad you read through what is a little longer than usual post, Jody! I hope anyone who reads will experience the reward of it. I think my native homeland’s history is quite fascinating! And there is so much I did not get to include for reason of length. Part two, soon, perhaps! Thanks for the feedback!
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There is Jody, and this barely gets at it! Jamaica’s has a unique place in the Americas/ Caribbean, geographically, historically and most important, spiritually. There is always a battle on for her soul. Pray for the people of Jamaica, will you?!🇯🇲
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