I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU

A scripture that has repeatedly “shown up” in my daily study during this “unemployment journey” is Jeremiah 29:11.  I have spoken of it before – I have quoted it – I have responded to it both in this place and…

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THE APOLOGY

When you are wrong, do you admit to your wrongdoing?  Or your bad judgment? Or your incorrect statement? Do you go to the person that you “wronged” and apologize? Do you take ownership of the mistake, and make things right…

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THE TRUST GAME

We have all played the trust game.  You know, the one where everyone stands in a circle and one person is in the middle?  The one where the middle person closes their eyes, folds their arms over their chest and…

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Pastor Appreciation

Back in 1992, a person came up with the idea of setting aside the second Sunday in October as Clergy Appreciation Sunday. That eventually moved into “making” October Clergy Appreciation Month or Pastor Appreciation Month. Apparently, the creator said “if…

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TOE STEPPING

  I am married.  Big surprise!  For almost 33 years…. to the same person.  I know, I know -you all feel sorry for him!  But don’t worry – all that really matters, is that I know he loves me and…

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YESTERDAY

    I know you are humming that old Beatles tune right now aren’t you?  I have a 70’s mix on my Pandora, and yesterday, I was listening to Yesterday. And yesterday was not a great day for me in…

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I NEED A NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM

  I try to not be bullied by changing technological times. Right from the beginning of our marriage , my DH encouraged me to try new technology. We purchased a computer in the “ 80’s – a KAPRO.  It was…

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NEEDLES AND PINS

I have been doing a fair bit of sewing lately. As I have mentioned before, I used to sew… a lot!  I felt that I was pretty accomplished.  Then, I graduated from college, got a job, went back to grad…

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PLEASE, NOT AFRICA

  There is a joke among Christian ministry folks about Africa.  I don’t really know why we pick on this beautiful country, but we do.  It goes something like this:     Lord, I know you are calling me to…

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SOCIALLY UNEMPLOYED

As a young, SAHM, I rarely felt that I was missing out on social interaction.   I was so busy with 4 kids, a preacher husband, a small church that required so much time in the leadership, being a scout leader,…

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