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Faithfulness Over Perfection: She Did What She Could

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“She hath done what she could...” — Mark 14:8 The room was crowded, the air rich with the aroma of roasted meat and freshly baked bread. Conversations hummed, laughter rippled, and then—silence. A woman stepped forward, an alabaster jar trembling in her hands. She didn’t ask permission. She didn’t seek approval. She simply broke the …

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Symphony for a Broken Orchestra

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On December 4, 2017, four hundred musicians gathered in the 23rd Street Armory of Philadelphia to perform "Symphony for a Broken Orchestra" by David Lang. It might have been the most diverse orchestra in America, including beginners, experts, and even members of the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. The youngest performer was a nine-year-old cellist, the oldest, …

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