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About isplainasjane

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

in this breath

Posted on January 28, 2015 by isplainasjane

Between the beeping of the monitors, pole bag alarms and the general hum of the hospital environment, my mother in law’s breathing sounds went unnoticed. In fact, I don’t remember noticing anyone’s breathing that day. (Who am I kidding, most … Continue reading →

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in darkness and in light

Posted on January 7, 2015 by isplainasjane

The Christmas Story. Full of love and light. And innocence. Is there a lovelier sermon than to watch preschoolers re-enact the Christmas story? My two year old granddaughter, Miss Eloise, was a lamb this year in her school program. No … Continue reading →

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it’s in the focus

Posted on December 29, 2014 by isplainasjane

This past Saturday we had a small graveside service of internment of ashes for my mother-in-law, Dolores. It was exactly two months after she had peacefully passed in our presence. In some ways it seemed sad that it was so … Continue reading →

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mismatched in heaven…continued

Posted on December 12, 2014 by isplainasjane

To see previously on mismatched in heaven…see yesterday’s post,https://isplainasjane.com/2014/12/11/mismatched-in-heaven/ . So, I’m sitting there in the Sunday evening service in this Episcopal church, beginning to reconnect to my breathing mechanism. The sanctuary was beautiful. White walls, rich dark wood. Soft … Continue reading →

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mismatched in heaven

Posted on December 11, 2014 by isplainasjane

This past Sunday evening I went to my first Sunday worship service, in a church, in over seven months. I realize that should be shameful for a pastor to admit but, if you’ve read any of my other recent posts … Continue reading →

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it could be worse

Posted on November 11, 2014 by isplainasjane

If there’s one thing in all articles about blogging, it’s the advice to be consistent, to post on a regular basis. I want to do that. I intend to do that. But the reality is, life keeps happening fast and … Continue reading →

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saying what has always been true

Posted on October 7, 2014 by isplainasjane

The last month has been an incredible slice of life, with both ups and downs. Which is exactly what makes life rich! On September 6th we celebrated the first birthday of Avery, my granddaughter who was born over three months … Continue reading →

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fear and then…

Posted on August 21, 2014 by isplainasjane

Recently Tom was out of town for 4 nights.  I miss him when he’s gone.  Oh, that first night is always a little fun…lying on the couch watching HGTV’s Property Brothers while fine dining on a bowl of popcorn and … Continue reading →

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celebrate it all

Posted on July 24, 2014 by isplainasjane

Last week I “celebrated” my third year of ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, USA. Last Thursday, July 17th, to be exact. This anniversary day was kind of weird for me, honestly. I remembered … Continue reading →

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a plumbing proverb

Posted on July 2, 2014 by isplainasjane

For many, the best laid plan means that a plan is made and then everything works according to that plan. But for me, I like things to be open ended (spoiler alert…).  Nothing is more relaxing than not having the … Continue reading →

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