Elizabeth Wotring moved into Shalom House in April.  She has blessed our community with a deep ability to listen & care for those around her.  She’s also brings invaluable skills in graphic & interior design.  We’re so glad she’s taken the plunge and joined us.  Here’s more about Elizabeth in her own words.

I’m not a liberal activist (yet). I don’t have a background sprinkled with peace marches, non-violent protests, or recognitions of great events of peace.  I consider myself normal. I come from a tight family unit in a small town working hard to make things better for the next generation. I’m like you. I know God has called me to follow Him and I want to take His calling seriously. I was just like you, but now I have made a decision that changes things. I have committed myself to making peace; I am trying to understand what that means and am challenging my indifference.

Why?

For me God is real. I believe he has called us to live in peace with our fellow man. I want to be obedient and live a life of submission to His love. I’m not so idealistic to think that we could transform this world into a utopian Garden of Eden, or even eradicate war or hunger. I know I’m capable of doing a lot of harm and wrong. What if I tried to do good and peaceful things instead?