Tag: Christianity
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Anyone Up For A Surprise?
When we gathered to celebrate a mile-marker birthday for a dear friend, there were many wonderful surprises. Several people stood and spoke of wonderful memories they had of Judy, working together, the deep relationships shared, the quality of person she is. For those who hadn’t known Judy as long as some of us have, there…
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Isn’t It Always About Me?
‘Tis the season for graduations and other spectacular endings, when people finish and are able to close a door on a particular chapter of their lives and anticipate what new things await them. We were invited to a dear friend’s college graduation party, an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and energy he’s invested in…
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There’s Wisdom In Waiting
Rain had been threatening most of the day, and as the temperature dropped, the wind picked up. The wedding ceremony was planned for an outdoor venue, covered by a roof with the sides open to all of surrounding nature. As the bride walked down the aisle, her veil blew around her, like a cloud framing…
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Walk–Talk–Eat–Repeat
Having just returned from a week in Spain meeting with people and attending a wedding, I’m feeling more than a little out of my element coming back to busyness, hurrying, texting, and quickly shared words as we move from one thing to another. The pace in Europe was a little slower, but just as much…
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I’m All In
photo courtesy of John Rogers We met the family when the twins were ten-years-old. They were here in the States for three months for a needed break from work. When we picked them up at the airport, Lydia, the daughter, was the only one who spoke English. The others were more comfortable with their mother…
Tip of My Iceberg 