Monday, March 18 2024 - 6:29 PM

Life Notes

Life is certainly one of our more eloquent teachers! When I wade through the mundane and the ordinary there is always good, solid wisdom to be had. Profound is usually smiling just below the surface of daily ritual, waiting for those three seconds of whole hearted awareness we’re capable of. This is where God often speaks uninterrupted. And this is where I like most to listen, and on a good day, take notes.

Rest from Response

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Having returned from my first transcontinental journey, I have a lot to get used to again. Besides being with good friends and awesome scenery, I …

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In the Middle

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I am part of a privileged generation born in the middle of the 20th century. I have known people born in three centuries! My grandparents …

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Divine Appointment

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I’ll never forget my education in the matters of God’s divine appointments. It happened in my first year as a pastor. I was heading to …

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Welcome Home

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Just this morning in the pre-dawn darkness, I hugged my son and daughter-in-law goodbye for a long journey to South America. Their car will stay …

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Crazy God

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Last weekend, we were sharing a meal with a group of friends, and we began to tell flights-gone-wrong stories. My husband related several in which …

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Necessary Endings

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When we come to the end of a calendar year, we naturally think about endings. Of course, there are many calendars depending upon your religion, …

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My Slow Movement

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“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19 NIV). At points in my life, I have been …

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Leading with Presence

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While reading in a devotional book, I came across some of the philosophy of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, who was also a specialist in family systems. …

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He Will Carry You

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For the past nine weeks, I have been very busy caring for my new puppy. It had been almost 16 years since we had a …

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On the Wild Side

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We often visit several local parks as a special adventure for our car-ride-loving dog. All three of us need the walks when we arrive, and …

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