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A HAPPY DAY

Posted on April 22, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

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

Tagged with: Boston Marathon, Easter, Friends, gratitude, happiness, Joy, Park Street Church, Prayer, support team
Posted in connecting, connections, Families, gratitude, JOY, rejoicing, thankfulness

Playing — the Joy of Surprises

Posted on April 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

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

Tagged with: creating, Joy, playing, Prayer, Surprises
Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, connecting, Creating, Energy, Enjoyment, JOY, the JOY of praying together

Joys for the Senses

Posted on December 21, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

One of the great gifts of living in Hawaii is that all of us are Between Cultures. There is a sense of being part of a “culture” constantly being assembled and reassembled depending on the constraints and opportunities of the moment.

Tagged with: colors, getting unstuck, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, Lydian Chorus, Trinidad
Posted in A God given diversity, JOY, Music

Christmas — Love Reaching Out

Posted on December 2, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

But, LOVE is to be SHARED. Love delights in extending itself for others. Others around the World . . . and at Home . . . with Your Help, God . . . with Your Help.

Tagged with: Advent Season, Christ, Love, New Year
Posted in JOY, LOVE, responding to God's Spirit

Growing Toward Up — A Set of Goals

Posted on October 9, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

1) Soften your exterior. 2) Strengthen your core. 3) Awaken to possibilities. I really like that set, and it is a Set.

Tagged with: Awaken, Good Cheer, Holy Spirit, hope
Posted in a hand up, growing toward up, Holy Spirit, hope, JOY, listening

Joys of the Senses AND of the Heart

Posted on March 5, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Ah, please help me focus as much on the Heart as on the Mind

Tagged with: A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Corn Man, orchids, World Wide Web
Posted in Curiosity, Hearts, JOY, web of life

Roses and Rest

Posted on February 26, 2012 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And now that I have retired I am dropping other activities too.

Marriage: Pushing and Pulling Us Toward Growth

Posted on November 13, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! I love this man’s voice, God! He sounds kind — compassionate and intelligent — which is a great combination for a pastor. Well, for anyone. I’ve heard some of his sermons on podcasts and enjoyed them. Then…

“Found” Art — or is it a Cartoon?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! I remember seeing and loving Deborah Butterfield’s horses — made out of “found” materials. Today I have a much humbler example of “found” art. This fish pendant was “found” hiding inside an old piece of scrap copper…

Tagged with: "found" art, art and cartoons, creating, interacting with the created, whimsy
Posted in Creating, interactions, JOY, Responding