Category Archives: Spirituality

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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to live resilience

Posted on January 27, 2017 by isplainasjane

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 →

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thursday theology

Posted on September 22, 2016 by isplainasjane

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 →

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priceless

Posted on September 13, 2016 by isplainasjane

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 →

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forced entry

Posted on July 29, 2016 by isplainasjane

Sometimes life gets fast and furious and there’s no time to slow down and reflect on what is actually going on. And then, usually, at some point, I must stop and think… chew on it. Which is why I started … 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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taking the shot

Posted on September 29, 2015 by isplainasjane

It’s been over a month now but, I’m still lingering in the memory of my road trip with Tom as we traveled down the Gulf coast from Houston all the way to Panama City Beach, Florida. Tom went for business. … Continue reading →

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moving pictures

Posted on July 15, 2015 by isplainasjane

Yesterday, oldest granddaughter, Eloise, all of 3 going on 30, and I had a matinee movie date. We went to see Pixar’s “Inside Out”. It is a magically creative and fun adventure that takes place inside of the head of … 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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