Category Archives: peace

Resting in the wilderness

Posted on August 15, 2021 by isplainasjane

I offer this as a word of encouragement during these stressful times. Some porch talk. With love. Jane http://www.facebook.com/1411522652/posts/10226963724225030/

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shhhh….

Posted on September 28, 2018 by isplainasjane

A few years ago I made a commitment to myself to become more informed about what was going on the world around me. I realized that I had insulated myself in a little bubble and felt convicted that it was … Continue reading →

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freedom’s respect, respect’s freedom

Posted on June 14, 2018 by isplainasjane

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 →

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unattended

Posted on February 22, 2017 by isplainasjane

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 →

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a citizen’s confession

Posted on October 15, 2016 by isplainasjane

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 →

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learning in lavender

Posted on May 4, 2016 by isplainasjane

A little over a month ago I found out that a lump in my breast, although it was thought to be benign, had grown significantly and needed to be removed. We were planning to move the next week so I … Continue reading →

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in the midst of it all

Posted on March 24, 2016 by isplainasjane

It has been two years since I have served a church in a full time capacity as pastor. Two years since any official duties at Easter. A lot has changed for me in the last two years. A lot is … Continue reading →

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seeking perspective in pain

Posted on November 14, 2015 by isplainasjane

As I sit in horror watching the news reports today of the tragedy in Paris I can’t help but think about my one brief moment there. It was in 2007 and I had gone on a mission trip with a … 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 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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