Again Seeker
The words jumped off the page. You begin to understand rest when your mind settles in your heart. In the Jesus tradition, prayer can be a practice of simply being in the presence of God, allowing the mind to rest in the heart. This can help us begin to understand one aspect of Sabbath time:…
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This blog post was originally published on October 24, 2016. It’s still in the archives but I thought that bringing it back at this juncture might be fitting. Plus, it’s one of my favourite posts. Edited slightly for clarity. Several years ago, I read The Checklist Manifesto. One of the most interesting stories was the one of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed US…
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Okay, Merriam-Webster doesn’t let me by with this word, but the Oxford English Dictionary does, as long as I use a hyphen. Re-enliven means to give new life or energy to something. Our compost bin was definitely in need. It’s supposed to smell earthy, be damp, and alive with good worms and fungi. It’s food…
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This morning Keck told me, “I love you on this made up holiday.” I laughed, and said, “I love you, too.” Love never gives up.Love cares more for others than for self.Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.Love doesn’t strut,Doesn’t have a swelled head,Doesn’t force itself on others,Isn’t always “me first,”Doesn’t fly off the handle,Doesn’t…
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This blog post was originally published on October 19, 2016. It’s still in the archives but I thought that bringing it back at this juncture might be fitting. I’m gutted. Beth Moore stole my thunder. The {re} prefix was all mine. Her voice is admittedly bigger than mine, and when she talks many people listen…
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Sometimes a little confirmation goes a long way. Even if it comes out of nowhere. Or from a source you weren’t expecting. I’ve been reading a book by Madeleine L’Engle, A Circle of Quiet. When right there in black and white some reconfirmation about writing and the writing life leaped off the page. If I…
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This song is soothing to me. When I cannot think of things to write or when I get distracted. I think of the love of God and I am calm. Enjoy this song. ❤
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It sometimes seems that rest is one of the most evasive things in our lives. We chase after a good night’s sleep or a 15-minute nap. Or, we struggle to take a 10-minute break and shovel in our lunch at our desks. We often find rest in a dress that ties in the back, with…
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Gloomy rainy days make me want to doze, sit on the couch, read, or binge watch super silly movies. That’s what we did today. We had chili dogs, corn chips, leftover birthday cake. Keck did a few things, but I did as little as possible. I’m not really sure what I’m recuperating from. I think…
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Happy New Year! I say it all the time for everyone’s birthday. Why? Because your birthday is your own personal New Year. It’s your time to start another year around the sun. My birthday is the day I pick to set new goals, evaluate how I’m doing, and speculate about what I need to do…
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