One year, almost to the day, since I have written a blog post. How have 365 days gone by without me really noticing? What proof do we have of change, growth and purpose in those 52 weeks? Has nothing happened that…

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God Smacked!

Long ago and far away, I found myself cleaving to my husband in the midst of a very rocky sea. We were just shy of 10 years married, had 3 beautiful children, many wonderful friends and a very aggressive church…

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Christians at the Buffet

Listening to a popular speaker this week on my drive to work, he shared a startling – but not surprising – percentage. He said that Americans, being the richest people in our world today are also very poor givers.  Not…

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COLORING

I love to color. Apparently, a lot of adults do – just look at the marketing of adult coloring books! One of the best things to get as a gift is a brand new box of colors! It used to…

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525,600 MINUTES

How do you measure a year? 525,600 minutes have passed since I have written a blog post. How do I measure that time? How do I evaluate all that has transpired during those 525,600 minutes? There have been joys, struggles,…

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DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS

After 9 months of unemployment, I joyfully accepted a position with a small, liberal arts school as their registrar.  This new position  is located approximately 80 miles from the city in which I live – but the commute is mostly…

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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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WHAT IS SCREAMING YOUR NAME?

There are things in our lives that “scream” our name.  For instance:  if you get a meal from me when someone is sick or has had a baby, you most likely will get beans yum yum or pasta in cream…

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