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Category Archives: Reflection
Struggles in an Insane World
I, like so many others, have been struggling to make sense of this insane world. The events in Norway, the budget hypocrisies of both political parties in Washington, the pain and suffering of so many of the world’s poor and … Continue reading
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Tagged chaos, Forgiveness, God, humanity, insane, insanity, Jesus Christ, Judgement, Redemption, Salvation
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Is it possible to know someone too well?
As a pastor , my answer to the question is YES! I would often have one of my parishioners come in to share what was going on in their life, only to tell me the darkest secrets that have been … Continue reading
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Tagged counselor, developing, disclosure, fear, freedom, growing, learning, maturity, Pastors, secrets, therapist, therapy
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Who Am I, Really?
Sometimes we all feel that we belong in a straight jacket, locked away in a padded room. But we are called to embrace who we are, and to share ourselves with the world. There is a space for you, shaped … Continue reading
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I Have Been Away
Sorry for not posting for awhile. I do have a reason, excuse, or whatever. It started with what was going to be a quick trip to Florida for visits with family. Two days after arriving, I managed to have a … Continue reading
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When Life Deals You a Bad Hand
How do you handle life when you are dealt a bad hand? Do You: – Fold? – Re-Deal? – Change the location of life? – Change the game? – Some other option? Stone Soup
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NO is Sometimes the Best Gift of All – Part II
Some other lessons I am continuing to learn in this place of reconnoitering, this hiatus of transitioning: I don’t need all this stuff from years of living. We moved here from a three story town house of approximately twenty-two hundred … Continue reading
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Tagged Hiatus, Life Lessons, Moving, New Starts, Packing, Reconnoitering, Starting Over, Transitioning
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