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Category Archives: Lessons Learned
owning up
I started this blog as a place to process life through the lens of faith and to, hopefully, engage a community into doing so with me. But it’s been hard lately to be open about what I am trying to … Continue reading
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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to live resilience
Well, good morning! It’s been three months since I have written a post. Some blogger I am, huh. A lot has happened in three months hasn’t it. Our world has changed. Some think for the better. I wish I could … Continue reading
Posted in family, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged family, lessons learned, life lessons, relationships, resilience
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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
thursday theology
Just finished the second meeting of a new book/scripture study I’m lucky enough to be hosting in my home this fall. I had been praying about what I might do to offer something in ministry and connection when I came … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, community, connection, Faith, fear, friendship, Lessons Learned, Life, life purpose, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged Christ, connectedness, connection, courage, faith, fear, God's love, grace, hope, lessonslearned, life, love, ministry, purpose, relationships, trust, vulnerability
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priceless
Been struggling to write a post lately. The trouble is I’m watching too much TV. I’m watching too much politics. And, I have opinions about it all. Opinions which, no doubt, might differ from some. I’m aware that, at times, … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, community, connection, country, current events, fear, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, life purpose, people, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, unconditional love, world peace
Tagged 9/11, connectedness, courage, death, faith, fear, God's love, grace, heros, hope, Jesus, love, peace, saving, uncertainty, vulnerability
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