Monthly Archives: June 2012

Atrophy in the Body

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

I don’t know all of the scientific terms of what I am about to share, but I am experiencing the phenomena.  It is neglect.  Since my brain does not acknowledge some of the muscles in my leg, it ignores them, … Continue reading →

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So Tired

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

I am so tired.  Tired of fighting.  Fighting for life, fighting for meaning, fighting to matter.  I am so tired.

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Ugh

Posted on June 24, 2012 by admin

The half loyalty of all equals no loyalty at all.  

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Back to That Again

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

The shepherd received an email this morning that the Elders would like to meet with him and Tom after church.  It was addressed to “Brothers” so one must be nervous. We assume the shepherd’s job is secure.  But it truly … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

I am thinking about my trip and anticipating the opportunity to share about my experience of the past 8 months… since I was last home.  I am thinking about what I would want to share.  How would I summarize what … Continue reading →

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So Excited!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

I am going to visit my friends and family soon.  I am giddy with excitement.  Though I have had people visit this past year, I do not remember much from their visits.  I am so excited to have a visit … Continue reading →

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I love theories

Posted on June 18, 2012 by admin

I love a good theory.  When I was five or six years old, I remember going on a field trip to the dining hall.  Somebody wondered how they would coordinate all of the oven timers.  I launched into a long … Continue reading →

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Rebelling against

Posted on June 15, 2012 by admin

This week a new thought has been rolling around in my mind.  I think it applies to the Church, parenting, and society at large. I went out to the packing room last week wanting to help move merchandise. I went … Continue reading →

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Purpose Exposed

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

About the time I think I have reached a breaking point of frustration,something happens that suggests to me God has a hand in this life that often feels so out of control. This past week has been graduation week.  It … Continue reading →

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Burning Bitterness

Posted on June 3, 2012 by admin

Last night we watched “Mississippi burning”, a movie set in the south at the height of racial tension in Mississippi.  One of the FBI agents is relating his understanding of racial interactions and tells of a story about his dad … Continue reading →

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