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Passionate

I realized something recently.  It should have been apparent throughout my life, and I suppose that it has been apparent, but I can put words to it. I am passionate about God.  I love people, because He loves people.  I … Continue reading

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Spring is in the air

This morning, as I was walking to the train, I almost wanted to burst into song.  I’m not joking.  I decided not to deafen an entire city, but…wow.  I felt the kiss of spring on my nose, the warmth of … Continue reading

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Fragments of today’s moments

Wow.  I just nearly fell off of my chair.  Today I had a sweet tooth while Brooke & I were at Starbucks.  I got what I thought was the lite alternative sweet…the reduced fat cinnamon swirl coffee cake.  On Weightwatchers, … Continue reading

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Centre of My Life

Tonight in our small group, we spoke about contentment, as in the way about which Paul speaks about contentment in Phillipians 4.  I have to admit.  I didn’t leave content with our answers.  I know that I cannot find my … Continue reading

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What more can I want?

God is funny.  I know that HIs ways are above my ways and His thoughts are above my thoughts.  I get it.  But today…yeah. I went to church, and I was completely uncomfortable.  Just not in the rhythm of things, … Continue reading

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Season change

I’ve had a song going through my head for the past few days.  Yup…yours truly, the self-professed non-musical person has a song going through her head. I’m feeling unsettled.  Again.  If I were in front of God for a few moments, … Continue reading

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Triple venti nonfat raspberry latte

This morning I quipped with my Starbucks barista that I sound like a SNL skit when I order coffee.  Yesterday was an interesting day.  I finally completed my direct mailer for my boss.  It only took two weeks, three if … Continue reading

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Freedom of choice

Interesting, reading the Bible.  You can read the same passage hundreds of times, and each time the Holy Spirit will illuminate a new part of the passage…a nuance that you did not see the previous 299 times.  I believe that … Continue reading

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Pruning…& Transfiguration questions

I have to cram all of my writing into the next minute…my goal was to be in bed by 10PM…not by the church’s standard, but by my standard.  Oops…I’m already late.  I’ve been reading John 15 all week.  Today some … Continue reading

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Adios 2006

Well, I’m kicking off the new year in style. This afternoon I had real Asian food for lunch. Yummy! I wish I had the guts to say thank you in Mandarin. Not so much. Maybe next time. I watched The … Continue reading

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