Category: Life
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And so it grows…
I served a church during my seminary years, when my hair was much longer. I recall a member of the choir complaining my hair was too long. I replied, “You know Jesus had long hair.” She replied, “Honey, you ain’t Jesus. Get a haircut.”
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Time to talk…
Perhaps this summer you’re spending more time travelling or visiting friends and family. It’s so easy to over-pack those times with too many activities and hurried travel schedules – I know, I’ve done it, too many times. It’s so easy to return from vacation more tired, more exhausted, and needing…
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Why I write…
Writing – the quest and journey of seeking truth and understanding through my written rants and wonderings and laments and reflections and questioning – led me from shock and spiritual insecurity to a place of deeper faith and trust.
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Blooming reminders…
Yesterday, midway through my much-needed renewal leave, God sent me a reminder. Discouraged, deflated, dripping with sweat, I discovered magnolia blossoms blooming right in front of me… and I remembered.
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Learning about patience…
I was thinking about patience yesterday. In fact, I developed my own definition…
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Grunting for nothing…
When we don’t know, despite our best efforts at attentiveness or interpretation or comprehension, don’t get frustrated or upset. Just sit with the unknowing. Just sit with the grunting. Take it into your lap and accept it as it is.
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Bottles, baths, burps, etc.
For my third week of renewal leave, I’m staying with my son and his family in Austin, Texas.
