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Seeing our idols

Posted on October 5, 2020 by isplainasjane

http://www.youtube.com/watch A few thoughts from the porch…with love.

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Gratitude, Generosity, Grace…with love.

Posted on September 19, 2020 by isplainasjane

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Some times the lies get to me…gotta say something.

Posted on September 17, 2020 by isplainasjane

http://www.facebook.com/1411522652/posts/10224273871780400/ Sometimes the lies get to me…gotta say something.

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Forgiveness

Posted on September 16, 2020 by isplainasjane

I’ve been doing some porch talks. Thought I’d start including them here…with love.

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God’s on the subway

Posted on April 1, 2019 by isplainasjane

Recently I went to New York with Tom, Lauren, and Eloise.  We went in celebration of Eloise’s 7th birthday.  Seemed only fitting that a seven year old named Eloise should have an “Eloise” tea party at the Plaza (remember the … Continue reading →

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becoming sight

Posted on December 12, 2018 by isplainasjane

From where I stand I can only see one side of the Christmas tree. To see it all I have to move around the tree, changing my perspective in order to take it all in. Only then can I see … Continue reading →

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antidote to failure

Posted on December 4, 2018 by isplainasjane

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 →

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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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the struggle to relax

Posted on August 14, 2018 by isplainasjane

Recently I had the pure joy of spending a whole day with my granddaughters. Just the three of us. No schedule. No plans. Just hanging out. There’s nothing better than keeping company with these two bundles of giggles and energy. … Continue reading →

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a few little things, a very big deal

Posted on June 28, 2018 by isplainasjane

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 →

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