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Category Archives: connection
antidote to failure
My seminary education began through an extension program Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary offered in Houston. I was serving as a pastoral care associate at the time and I would work during the day and take classes two nights a week. … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, connection, Lessons Learned, life and death, life purpose, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged Christianity, encouragement, failure, faith, feelings, grace, humanity, lessons learned, life lessons, story
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a few little things, a very big deal
This past week we had one of those Sundays when the unexpected became the theme of morning worship. I’m sure we’ve all had those days when, despite well laid plans, things simply go…well, by another plan. Or perhaps, Another’s plan. … Continue reading
freedom’s respect, respect’s freedom
Today is national Flag Day, a day for celebrating the flag and the country it represents. The country of the United States of America. Our country. I, along with many thankful Americans, hung my flag out on the front porch … Continue reading
Posted in community, connection, country, current events, peace, people, Uncategorized
Tagged #colinkaepernick, #flagday, news, peace, politics
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my new neighbors
So, I’m back at the pink chapel. It’s blazing hot outside and I’m grateful for the cool quiet of this space. I am thinking about the man who told me about finding the Holy Spirit in this place. Or rather, the … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, community, connection, Lessons Learned, life purpose, Uncategorized, unconditional love
Tagged Christianity, humanity, lessons learned, loveGodloveneighbor
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at home here
It’s been a year since we moved “home” to Corpus Christi. In some ways it seems like we have always been here, like we had not been away for thirty years. There’s one street in particular that has not changed … Continue reading
Posted in community, connection, Easter, Faith, Lessons Learned, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, faith, home, lessons learned, life lessons
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holding noise
There is a constant ringing in my ears. It’s been my companion for as long as I can remember. Seriously. You know the chirping of cicadas? Or, the irritating scratchy squeal of feedback in a sound system? Combine the two … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, community, connection, Faith, grief, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, life purpose, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged Christianity, community, faith, feelings, humanity, lessons learned, life lessons, pain, story
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unattended
Twenty five years ago today my mother died just three days before her 66th birthday. She had been in a coma for thirteen days after suffering a major stroke in the brain stem. She died immersed in love, with her … Continue reading
Posted in connection, family, grief, healing, Lessons Learned, life and death, mothers and daughters, peace, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged faith, feelings, grief, learning, lessons learned, life lessons, love, memory, relationships
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pass the salt, please
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
Posted in breathing, Christ, connection, Lessons Learned, Life, life purpose, paris, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, humanity, lessons learned, life lessons
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dispelling fear
A little over a year ago I officiated the wedding of a young couple. They have been together a long time and came to this decision to get married intentionally and unhurried. (Unlike Tom and I who were 21, barely … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, community, connection, country, current events, life purpose, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, community, faith, humanity, life lessons, politics, relationships
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a citizen’s confession
Chewing the Cud was created to be an outlet to process things that are happening in life and faith in such a way it might connect with others and, in the process, bring encouragement to us both. Having said that, … Continue reading