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Resting in the wilderness
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/
Posted in Faith, humanity, peace, Uncategorized, wholeness;, wisdom
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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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shhhh….
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
Posted in current events, Lessons Learned, Life, news events, peace, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wholeness;
Tagged faith, feelings, focus, humanity, Jesus, lessons learned, news, politics, silence, stillsmallvoice
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in the aftermath
I read there was a guest preacher preaching at The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas yesterday. I, too, was a guest preacher yesterday at a small close knit church community in Corpus Christi. I had been with this … Continue reading
Posted in Life, news events, nonfiction, people, Uncategorized, wholeness;, world peace
Tagged #texas church massacre #sutherlandspringsshooting, feelings, humanity, new, news, relationships
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wising up
There are three things I would tell my younger self. Besides relax, relax, relax. Three things that would have saved me much angst when I was younger if I had known, and embraced them. The first is, it is not … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons Learned, life purpose, Uncategorized, wholeness;, wisdom
Tagged bigworld, humanity, isnotnowwhen, lessons learned, life, participate, wisdom
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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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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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now boarding
I’m sitting in the airport, waiting to board a plane. I’ve been awake since 4:00AM – well, really, every hour since 10:00PM. What is it about knowing I’ve got to get up early that makes sleep so elusive?! I look … Continue reading
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Tagged credibility, fear, God's love, grace, lessonslearned, trust, vulnerability
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seeking perspective in pain
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
Posted in community, life and death, life purpose, paris, peace, wholeness;, world peace
Tagged connectedness, darkness, death, faith, God's love, lifeanddeath, paris, uncertainty
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