a simpler life.

A welcome, it's another look into the life and message of Elizabeth Alliad who called us to live

to a higher standard each day, and not be satisfied with just a little empty religion in life

a shallow substitute for what we could have. As our series continues in the coming weeks we'll

hear from family, friends, and others,

all influenced by the life of Elizabeth Alliant.

Hey thanks for joining us again today or for the first time a special welcome to you.

Well we're beginning a new series today. It's a ten-part look at a simpler life.

As we think about the value of eliminating things in our lives.

Intercession is our topic for part two of a simpler life later on.

Also later on, we'll hear from Mary Lou McCully

and Barbara Udarian.

Both widows whose husbands were involved

in Operation Alka as they attempted to reach out to the Alka or

wild-dani people. Also a thought about giving somebody another chance when you

had already given up on them.

Somebody you might not expect.

That coming up later on,

right now let's begin our series A Simpler Life.

Our Solitude and Silence. a simpler life. Are solitude and silence things we should be seeking in our lives?

Is it possible to even start out the day that way with a hectic schedule? as you think about eliminating things are we

lying when we sing certain songs on Sunday morning here's a simpler life part one.

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