Category Archives: Ponderings

Loss of identity

Posted on May 19, 2012 by admin

Junior Seau was a Hall of Fame type of football player.  He was known for his intensity of play as a linebacker.  The story is told of a teammate asking why he practiced so hard.  Junior answered that he was … Continue reading →

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Marathon or Yard Work

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

I have a friend shose son was in a car accident.  He is in a coma and my friend has been told it is more like a marathon than a sprint.  As I pondered my experience, I think it is … Continue reading →

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Starting thoughts on prayer

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

It continues to be a unique time of life.  I have sought to rsume normalcy.  I have gone back to work.  I  have enjoyed spending time with my girls. There is a friend at church who today was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Inside the broken brain

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

I want to try to explain how my mind feels today.  It is an odd mix of what is, was, and could be.  Throw in come emotions (possible death date, leaving my husband and girls forever without a wife and … Continue reading →

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Ps 13

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

Psalm 13 Psalm 13[a] For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day … Continue reading →

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Parents of Jesus – not so ordinary

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[d]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was … Continue reading →

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Limited Harm — Not much of an endorsement

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

When one considers the role of the pastor and the role of the elders, it is sad to know the best of the review process is — limited harm.  Since the Shepherd started here, we have seen the removal of … Continue reading →

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‘Til Death Do US Part

Posted on December 3, 2011 by admin

The Shepherd is getting ready to officiate a wedding for a couple.  They are both divorced with children from the first marriage.  In getting ready for the wedding, the couple is faced with obstacles from their children. People often assume … Continue reading →

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dad

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

My dad is very complicated.  He is incredibly intelligent… and totally without understanding about people.  I used to think he only had the emotional reserves to have one relationship at a time.  Now, I think he just doesn’t have the … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Gehenna

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

Divorce… Gehenna… Without Purpose Divorce is separating purpose.  It is choosing to live life without the shared purpose of life together.  Gehenna is the place for things without purpose. My parents divorced when I was ten years old.  As I … Continue reading →

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