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Divine Bartering
Have you ever bartered with God? Abraham did in the First Reading from Genesis 18, read this past Sunday. He does not ask for a deal for himself though, but for the other righteous people left in Sodom. He bargains … Continue reading
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Hanging On
Claw marks…we leave them all over things in life. I have a friend who is arriving next week and I should be cleaning the spare room or packing for the weekend but instead I am writing this blog post. My … Continue reading
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Happy To
Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread. ~ … Continue reading
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Cicada Song
Down here in Iowa, my friends and I take a walk after supper. We find ourselves heading towards the river and discover a beautiful metal walkway through a tall grass prairie dotted with flowers. When we draw nearer, we hear … Continue reading
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Why Attend Funerals?
I am at the airport again. It is a common hangout lately. This time I am on my way to a funeral though. I have been avoiding traveling in the US since my diagnosis so it will be a quick … Continue reading
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Balance Burden
Matthew 11:28 has come to me over the decades when needed so I pay attention when I read the words Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying burdens, and I will give you rest. This gracious … Continue reading
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Five Thoughts
Kara Tippetts has a chapter in her book And It Was Beautiful entitled Five Thoughts on Dying Well. Her thoughtfulness in writing it is admirable. First off, she says to live with deep forgiveness, followed by living intentionally. She mentions … Continue reading
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Tagged #Adoration, #amazinggrace, #BeautyofLife, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #friendsaregrace, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #lovewins
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Hard Reflections
In the tranquility of nature, I let God massage my soul. The birds’ songs still any anxiety and iron my worries flat, smooth as the glassy water reflecting back all that is. The reflection is as revealing as the real. … Continue reading
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Merciful Neighbours
Who is my neighbour? the lawyer asks Jesus in today’s Gospel of the Good Samaritan. This story is revealing about which neighbours we think are good. Jesus answers the lawyer in the end with a question, making him provide his … Continue reading
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Surprise Visitor
The sound of eagle wings so close you can almost feel the fan of air kiss your cheek A whoosh ripples through the bay Startling, eye-opening delight Sudden, unexpected visit from on high I wonder if that is what an … Continue reading
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God in all things 