Blog Archives

My Husband, the Role Model

We ALL need good role models, God! We need people we can admire and learn from. Ah, but that takes being ready. I am just beginning to learn the essential nature of daily floor exercises from my friends. I’m ashamed of being so SLOW!.

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Posted in changing who I want to become, choosing HARD, Choosing Meaning, confession, connecting, Families, family visits, generating options, Growth Opportunities, Humility or Needing Help!

Passionate People, Critical Causes

And having seen — then how do we respond? Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring . . . a book that helped non-scientists to SEE and to CARE what was happening. Ah, God! Please send us more Rachel Carsons!

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Posted in Books, choosing HARD, Choosing to respond, connecting, courage, gratitude, web of life, words to strengthen

A HAPPY DAY

AND, as things worked, out I got to ask the preacher to give Kit a blessing after the service!

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Posted in connecting, connections, Families, gratitude, JOY, rejoicing, thankfulness

Boston Marathon Eve

C. S. Lewis was right when he said Pride was the worst sin of all — because it separates us from God, other people, and in my case, even from parts of myself.

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Posted in connecting, Prayer, Responding, Rethinking, Stress, Trusting God

Playing — the Joy of Surprises

And, sometimes, God, I do break loose from my mind’s control and let my hand and brush have fun.

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Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, connecting, Creating, Energy, Enjoyment, JOY, the JOY of praying together

Our Fellow Creatures

Noticing . . . acknowledging the Presence of another . . . even by a quick meeting of the eyes and a nod . . . links us together.

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Posted in acknowledging another's existence, awareness, being together in a compassionate presence, Compassion, respect

Learning vs Changing

I am struck, God, by the difference between adding vastly enjoyable information to my mind and the effort of changing my behavior — for example, jogging regularly.

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Posted in Changing, changing who I want to become, Cherishing our Bodies, choices, choosing HARD, connecting

Colors and Connections

This is the true essence of Life — that You, God, aka Creator of the Universe, desire to be in our midst and in our hearts. Wow!

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Posted in asking for help for myself, Belonging to each other, Colors, connecting, LOVE, Making Amends, Mistakes, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously

Wanting, Seeking, Asking — for God’s Help

You had given us a powerful Ferrari but we kept it in the garage and only rolled it out 4 or 5 times a year to sit in it.

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Posted in connecting, connections, friends, Humility or Needing Help!, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, Prayer

A Dove in a Time of Turbulence

I did. And I am convicted of my need to pray daily for those in authority — over us, and over others. Fruitful Prayer is not always Easy Prayer. It takes faith. And to pray for peace? That takes a lot of faith. Please help us!

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Posted in Faith, Peace, Prayer, respect, responding to God's Spirit, responsibility

Blogs I Follow
No Days Adhesives

Stained Glass, Glass Fusing and Mosaic Adhesives

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching

No Days Adhesives

Stained Glass, Glass Fusing and Mosaic Adhesives

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching