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Be kind

" I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You'll never- I promise you- regret it. Live out this God created identity the way our Father lives towards us, generously and graciously even when we are at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind. " Luke 6:35 How far can a bowl of rice go? The excerpt above is from the Bible, in the passage Jesus was giving his disciples the code of conduct. He also implored them (now includes us) to be kind just as God is kind. The story I am about to share is a testament to the power of kindness, and also the power of rice. Let me ask again, how far can a plate of rice go? One day? Two weeks? 3 months? I think it can go a long way, maybe even a lifetime. Here is my story: I had just entered my second year in the university then, I lived outside school with my friends and life was kinda rough and raggedy then. My friends and I were going through hard times then. There was this Sunday that met us empty h