Tag Archives: Jesus

A porch parable. With love.

Posted on October 12, 2020 by isplainasjane

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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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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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a beautiful mess

Posted on December 24, 2017 by isplainasjane

It’s right about dawn Christmas Eve morning. All is still and calm. I love this time of the morning when the whole day is full of possibility. What I’m chewing on is… birth. Specifically the birth of Jesus. Thousands, maybe … 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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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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a seeing matter

Posted on October 25, 2015 by isplainasjane

“I see!” said the blind man who picked up his hammer and saw. Remember that silly saying? For some reason it just popped in my mind. There is a story in the Bible about a blind man who came to … 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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a little sunday sermon….luke 24:13-32…journey to hope

Posted on April 19, 2015 by isplainasjane

Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” put words and melody to what our nation experienced on 911. Through his gift of rhyme and Southern drawl, Jackson articulated the shock, pain, and confusion we all felt. Much … Continue reading →

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life in death

Posted on March 27, 2015 by isplainasjane

Last Sunday I was the guest preacher at a small Presbyterian church. The Biblical text for the sermon was John 12:20-36, with a concentration on verses 23-26; Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to … Continue reading →

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