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Gratitude often spills into celebration—for what God has done in our lives, for the gifts we have received and for the grace of friendships. Surprisingly, it is our friends who are poor who teach us the most about celebration. Those with very little often throw the best parties—sparing no expense. They find resourceful and often costly ways to practice generosity. The importance of celebration among people who are poor, or who have been misused, is a constant reminder that celebration belongs at the heart of discipleship and community.
— “Friendship at the Margins: Discovering Mutuality in Service and Mission,” by Chris Heuertz and Christine Pohl (IVP, 2010): page 132.
