Category Archives: breathing

little bits of redemption

Posted on January 30, 2018 by isplainasjane

Now that I’m preaching regularly I thought I might share some weekly messages.  Since I don’t use notes when I preach I’m sure this message came out a little differently last Sunday but I’ve written it so that you might … Continue reading →

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pass the salt, please

Posted on February 16, 2017 by isplainasjane

For as long as I can remember I have had a strong craving for salt. As a child I would put it on bizarre things. Like apple pie. And dill pickles (as if they aren’t already salty enough!). Strangely, my … Continue reading →

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now boarding

Posted on June 7, 2016 by isplainasjane

I’m sitting in the airport, waiting to board a plane. I’ve been awake since 4:00AM – well, really, every hour since 10:00PM. What is it about knowing I’ve got to get up early that makes sleep so elusive?! I look … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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