Tag: Jesus
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Who’s The Biggest Loser?
I’ve been fascinated by the TV show, The Biggest Loser, for quite some time. It’s truly redemptive on so many levels. Many of the contestants have struggled with weight for long periods of time, often because food became a comfort when all of life turned against them. Food was something they could count on. So…
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Twitch And Wiggle
When I was little–that’s always code for the era of dinosaurs–every Good Friday was a day that tested my patience. I could never understand what was so good about Good Friday. I grew up in a home that put a lot of store into traditions. We didn’t have to know why we did things. We…
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There’s Light Outside That Window
I’ve had a week that has felt overwhelmingly dark. Bleak. Heavy. The weather’s been cloudy. That hasn’t been the reason. I’ve had a few of those yucky days where it feels like my clothes don’t fit well, my face doesn’t fit well. I won’t even mention my hair. But that hasn’t been the reason. I’ve…
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When Follow The Leader Isn’t A Game
I learned a lot about the pecking order when my kids were little. There was a heart-tug, a desire, to always be with those just a little older. It was always annoying. To the older children. That never deterred the younger ones from wanting to do and be everything their older siblings did and were.…
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The Painting’s Not Done Till The Brush Is Put Down
It’s an incredible experience to watch a master at work. Someone who truly knows what they’re doing. Especially when I realize how often I question if I know what I’m doing. Having recently taken a turn at painting, when my sisters and I had the chance to see true artists at work, we grabbed it.…
Tip of My Iceberg 