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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Supermom and the Battle Against the Evil Nemesis Entropy
The first time I recall learning about the Second of Law of Thermodynamics (and its partner entropy) was in Middle School. You remember, right? It’s basically the idea that everything has a tendency toward disorder and decay. In layman’s terms, … Continue reading
The List That Must Go On…
For some reason the gratitude list comes slowly this morning. My life is filled with abundance – relationally, spiritually, materially. I have plenty… and then some. But, for some reason I feel weary this morning. So, in faith, I come … Continue reading
Listening to life…
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it … Continue reading
Serendipitous: The Accidental Discovery of Something Pleasant
Yesterday I had lunch with some dear old friends on the campus where we served for 8 years (before Rick became Pastor to our precious Crossroads). Their oldest daughter would be heading off to college next Fall and they were … Continue reading
Lego Lessons
He stood there longingly. Just a few dollars more and he would have enough for the Lego Star Wars ship that he’d been wanting. This week Target had them on a special display AND they were on sale. It was … Continue reading
Sobered by Blessing
Sometimes life strikes me in a funny way and I find myself unsure. Do you ever have those moments? Where several realities converge and you find yourself undone? Not sure how to respond? Uncertain what to think or feel? Such … Continue reading
Real Sight: Retraining your Focus
Call it being a problem-solver. A critical thinker. A realist. These are good qualities. Aren’t they? I hope so. Because we’re a family chock-full of them! *wink* All four of us tend in this direction. We’re always looking for ways … Continue reading
How to Make it Home Before the Darkness Falls
As I crack the door, I hear the sounds of laughter. They’re congregating around Faye’s big wooden kitchen table. The chatting is easy now and the cares of the day roll away as we settle in. Coffee flows freely and … Continue reading
