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Tag Archives: relationships
a few little things, a very big deal
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
making space
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
Posted in life purpose, people, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged feelings, lessons learned, life lessons, memory, other, relationships
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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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a matter of taste
On Easter Sunday our five year old granddaughter, Eloise, took her first communion at the Episcopal church where they belong and Tom and I are presently attending with them. She could have taken it earlier but she and her parents … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, community, Easter, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, communion, faith, life lessons, relationships
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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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dispelling fear
A little over a year ago I officiated the wedding of a young couple. They have been together a long time and came to this decision to get married intentionally and unhurried. (Unlike Tom and I who were 21, barely … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, community, connection, country, current events, life purpose, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, community, faith, humanity, life lessons, politics, relationships
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to live resilience
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
Posted in family, Lessons Learned, Life, life and death, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged family, lessons learned, life lessons, relationships, resilience
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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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it’s in the focus
This past Saturday we had a small graveside service of internment of ashes for my mother-in-law, Dolores. It was exactly two months after she had peacefully passed in our presence. In some ways it seemed sad that it was so … Continue reading
Posted in family, Lessons Learned, life and death, Uncategorized
Tagged appreciate, focus, lessons learned, relationships
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fear and then…
Recently Tom was out of town for 4 nights. I miss him when he’s gone. Oh, that first night is always a little fun…lying on the couch watching HGTV’s Property Brothers while fine dining on a bowl of popcorn and … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, Career path, Faith, friendship, Lessons Learned, Life, unconditional love
Tagged after, alone, fear, life and death, poweroflove, relationships, trust, uncertainty
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