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Monthly Archives: August 2009
The Dark Night of the Soul
During my lament yesterday, I said that I was bored. I shared I am bored with worship. I am bored with the same order of worship, of life. I am bored with living. The ancients call this the “dark night … Continue reading
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The Art of Lamenting
I sat with my Pastor, his wife, and my best friend Carol today as we lunched following the morning service. We decided to try the “Blue Moon”, a small place just outside of town opened only for breakfast and lunch. … Continue reading
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A Past Reflection
Sitting on the porch one August morning in 2007, I wrote in my journal the following: “I am on a journey. I am not sure of where I have been and even less certain about where I am going. I … Continue reading
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Home, at the Temporary one
For some months following my heart attack, I would enjoy sitting on the back porch, listening to the sounds of life, resting in the sun, experiencing the coolness of spring, the heat of late summer, feeling the day, and often … Continue reading
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"Going Home"
In November of 2006, I suffered a massive heart attack. In cardiac arrest, lying on the dance floor that cold November evening, the paramedics and emergency personnel worked to bring my heart back to action. After some four attempts with … Continue reading
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Of Life and a Good Cigar
I sit at my desk and slowly draw in the rich smoke from my cigar. I truly enjoy this exercise on the occasions that I allow the indulgence. Tonight the tobacco is from a maker of flavored cigars. The fragrance … Continue reading
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