Category Archives: Ponderings

Why I like Football

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

Peyton Manning is Back.  After a tumultuous year, he has found a home in Denver.  He played a very solid game against Pittsburgh and lead the Broncos to victory. One of the things that stood out in reading the article … Continue reading →

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Searching for a Church Home

Posted on September 9, 2012 by admin

How do you look for a church home?  What are the criteria?  Is it a question of programming, opportunities to serve, feelings of connection? It has been many years since I was looking for a church home.  I do not … Continue reading →

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Natural Order.. A Good Thing

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

I went to the Neuro – Opthamologist yesterday and received less than desired words.  I shared on Facebook the results for two reasons.  One, so people I bump into might forgive me if I do not recognize them.  Second, people … Continue reading →

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Who is This God?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

I have been asking that question for several months.  When all of my life feels out of control, when only portions feel out of control.  Who is this God?  I have been answering it with attributes I understand God to … Continue reading →

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Trappings in a Calling

Posted on July 13, 2012 by admin

Hmm.  What to say?  I feel trapped and I don’t like it.  I don’t like feeling like the church is such a dangerous place.  I don’t like that my desire to to run away. I have a love and passion … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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The Shape of Who We Are

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

I can remember making such bold statements as, “When I am a mom, I will never….”  I think about my mom now and appreciate much that she taught me.  With the strengths also come the weaknesses.  Stubborn or determined?  Strong … Continue reading →

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Locked Out!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

I hate being locked out.  There are few things I find more infuriating.  I do not try to go where I do not belong so in my mind there is never a reason for me to be locked out.  When … Continue reading →

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