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About isplainasjane

Minister of Word and Sacrament, PC(USA). M. Div. writes. preaches. teaches. speaks. encourages, God is love.

it’s a stretch

Posted on October 22, 2015 by isplainasjane

About five months ago I started practicing yoga. And not the kind of practicing that makes perfect! I’m naturally an inflexible person (I’m talking about my physicality here!) (well, probably personality wise as well) and it has been amazing to … Continue reading →

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the forming of sand

Posted on October 1, 2015 by isplainasjane

Sandcastles…I marvel whenever I see one. I’m inspired by their creators. It takes an open mind, and more significantly, an open heart to create a sandcastle. An appreciation of the world of possibility. It takes imagination to create a sandcastle. … Continue reading →

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taking the shot

Posted on September 29, 2015 by isplainasjane

It’s been over a month now but, I’m still lingering in the memory of my road trip with Tom as we traveled down the Gulf coast from Houston all the way to Panama City Beach, Florida. Tom went for business. … Continue reading →

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seeking scraps

Posted on September 16, 2015 by isplainasjane

My dad was born and raised in rural South Carolina. He and his four brothers and one sister were raised on a farm outside of Woodford, South Carolina. After college he joined the army, met my mother at a USO … Continue reading →

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moving pictures

Posted on July 15, 2015 by isplainasjane

Yesterday, oldest granddaughter, Eloise, all of 3 going on 30, and I had a matinee movie date. We went to see Pixar’s “Inside Out”. It is a magically creative and fun adventure that takes place inside of the head of … Continue reading →

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seeking light

Posted on July 1, 2015 by isplainasjane

It seems that life has been happening so fast I have not had, or taken the time to chew the cud lately. I haven’t metabolized much of anything that has been going on. Life is like that though, isn’t it. … Continue reading →

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a little sunday sermon….luke 24:13-32…journey to hope

Posted on April 19, 2015 by isplainasjane

Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” put words and melody to what our nation experienced on 911. Through his gift of rhyme and Southern drawl, Jackson articulated the shock, pain, and confusion we all felt. Much … Continue reading →

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some gospel musings

Posted on April 3, 2015 by isplainasjane

Today is Good Friday. A day when millions of Christians all over the world observe, remember, give thanks for, and consider the crucifixion of Jesus. Notice I didn’t say celebrate. That word just doesn’t seem to fit. We celebrate one’s … Continue reading →

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life in death

Posted on March 27, 2015 by isplainasjane

Last Sunday I was the guest preacher at a small Presbyterian church. The Biblical text for the sermon was John 12:20-36, with a concentration on verses 23-26; Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to … Continue reading →

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sparks

Posted on February 19, 2015 by isplainasjane

This past Sunday evening I had the opportunity to preach again at the Episcopal church (that I have shared about previously). It was a good worship experience. Whenever I have the opportunity to preach the worship begins the first time … Continue reading →

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