Tag Archives: lessons learned

determining dust

Posted on December 20, 2021 by isplainasjane

Sometime during the first few days of the pandemic my daughter ask me whether or not I thought things would be ok.  I remember we were sitting on the balcony of a beach condo during Spring Break and we didn’t … Continue reading →

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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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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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little bits of redemption

Posted on January 30, 2018 by isplainasjane

Now that I’m preaching regularly I thought I might share some weekly messages.  Since I don’t use notes when I preach I’m sure this message came out a little differently last Sunday but I’ve written it so that you might … Continue reading →

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making space

Posted on January 2, 2018 by isplainasjane

This morning I’m as excited as a kid on the first day of school. I’m starting my new call as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kingsville! My living room is full of boxes stacked to be put in the car. … Continue reading →

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wising up

Posted on October 10, 2017 by isplainasjane

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 →

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if not now, when

Posted on October 4, 2017 by isplainasjane

Like for many I’m sure, tears have been flowing in my house this week. I can’t get my head wrapped around the mental process of someone who would go to such violent extremes as did the shooter in Las Vegas. … Continue reading →

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