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 In the Babemba tribe in southern Africa, everyone gathers in a circle, and one by one they tell the stories of everything each has done right in his life. They recite a truthful praise list. They appreciate each other into the better part of himself. The person is given a chance to remember who he is and why he is important to the life of the village.
    
This is a life-giving story--truthful and shared for the sake of goodness and growth of the tribe, or family as we know it.
  
All children have gifts.  Some open them at different times.
- Patricia Polacco
 

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Minister Of Poetry
 Minister Of Poetry
June 06, 2008
We could learn some lessons from that!
Debra Alphs
 Debra Alphs
June 06, 2008
Thanks,Joey! For many years, I taught sunday school and have longed for more,for myself, and for those I love! I want so badly to contribute!!  I used to think that I could teach the little ones....but, I became bored with the same stories. I moved on to the teenagers and I think that i failed them' too...I want to make a difference for Jesus' cause!II just need to learn and grow and share! Thanks for your encouraging word!!
Evangelist Keith Wilson
 Evangelist Keith Wilson
June 06, 2008
That's a lesson to grow by!
Birdie Courtright
 Birdie Courtright
June 06, 2008
I'm a firm believer that one person working alone is never as profitable as a group working together. In this tradition, it appears they learn the value of being interconnected--that is so wonderful!
Joey R
 Joey R
June 06, 2008
Ima....  Never believe that you failed. I've felt the same way.  One day, you'll understand when one of the kids you taught comes up to you, and says, "Hey!  I remember you!...."
Joey R
 Joey R
June 06, 2008
I think it is a beautiful story because they add value to each other, and to their tribe.  They don't dishonor one another.
GrammyB
 GrammyB
June 06, 2008
Thank you for sharing this -- what an encouragement!
Joey R
 Joey R
June 06, 2008

That is one cool Tribe!

Mrs W
 Mrs W
June 06, 2008
This is a popular exercise at youth camp -- and so so so many times people are amazed at the good things they remember and then the good things other people see in them ---
I love love love the quote at the end -----
lady A
 lady A
June 06, 2008

Beautiful a cirle of love and appreciation.

Sugg
 Sugg
June 07, 2008
EXACTLY!!
Pastor_Ken_and_Aminata
 Pastor_Ken_and_Aminata
June 07, 2008

Joey,

I love the part that says, "they appreciate each other into the better part of himself."  We all could learn from this.  It's all about community, and the contributions that each one makes in it.  

1. They gather in a circle -  this speaks to unity, 

2. And one by one - everyone has value

3. Telll the stories of everything each has done in their lives -  this says there are no big I's and little u's, everyone matters.

 Pastor Aminata

Joey R
 Joey R
June 07, 2008
Yup!  Everyone is important in making the tribe work.
  
I want to join that tribe!!!!   Is anyone with me??
Robert Olson
 Robert Olson
June 07, 2008
 You know it, this is what we all need to keep us togather.
Cheryl Whit
 Cheryl Whit
June 07, 2008
I love you lady...and I think your gift to this village is your love and passion for people and humor...we love you lady!
Joey R
 Joey R
June 07, 2008
Thank you, Cheryl.  Robert, you are go getter!
MaKelly
 MaKelly
June 08, 2008
Excellent thanks for sharing
Joey R
 Joey R
June 08, 2008
Juan...  Jesus was neat and completely out of the box - one of those "free thinkers" ya know!
           
Hudnall
 Hudnall
June 11, 2008
But Joey, we have that here.
Joey R
 Joey R
June 11, 2008
Then let us try to spread out...  like peanut butter (not crunchy)