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Mysteries and Majesty
There are so many things all around us that happen, and we march right through them. A friend recently told me he stops at the end of the day and takes inventory on what has happened. He asks what can he be thankful for at the conclusion of this day? So – I’m going to tell you 3 things I’m thankful for today. I wrote them up and put them in my blessing jar, because I want to be reminded on 12/31. My church gave everyone 14 and up $50 and asked us to pray what to do with it. I prayed and was very convinced I knew exactly what…
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Rambling Thoughts
This past weekend was great. Have you ever really been in a zone? I know sometimes sportscasters talk about players hitting free throws or three-pointers being in the zone. Obviously I’ve never experienced that! My zone this weekend was completely different. My zone was my 5th book. It was like I opened a door and walked back into this world I know and love. I really love it when that happens. It feels as though I am there. I can’t really explain it, but I have friends who have seen me in the midst of it and they understand! After getting some feedback on the historical / culture accuracy of…
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Getting in the Groove
This weekend was one of those truly dreary, rainy, cold and generally miserable weekends in central Texas. However, do you think that put the blight on me? I think not! I spent the time in a flurry of creative, happy things – including cooking, baking, writing and learning. Have I told you I love learning? Some friends of mine referred me to Edward Welch, a counselor, professor and gifted teacher. I listened to his lecture, “Side by Side” on YouTube. I’m expecting the book to arrive today! It certainly gave me much to consider. So – I’m re-engaging with my books! Ta-da! I was able to have a “reunion” with…
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Soul Time
Today was a day for stepping it back, listening to sounds that aren’t man-made, opening my heart to hear what God has to say. It was splendid. Sammy and I drove to a park about an hour away. It was a brisk 35 degrees when we left, but the sun was dancing a solo in a crystal-clear blue sky. Sammy loves to travel,. She was eagerly looking out the back window as we cruised down the highway. Traffic was light. People in Texas think 35 degrees is wicked weather. We arrived at this magical park, and basically had the entire place to ourselves. I saw 4 people the entire time…
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Journey in the Moment
It’s been almost 2 weeks now since I’ve started the Joy Journey. Some things have been brought into stark relief during that time. Sure, there have been many moments of happiness, peace and yes, joy. I am grateful. Joy is there. It’s with me, thank God. There have also been moments of extreme sorrow. For instance, I found out that statistically there are more abortions reported than deaths due to heart disease (as of 2015 CDC stats). This sad and startling data point nearly knocked me off my feet. How can this be? How can a culture that prides itself on being so advanced be so lethal? Quite simply, it’s…
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2019 One Word – JOY
We made it! It’s a new page on the calendar! Another year has begun…Welcome to 2019. Are you ready? Every year I pick a word to focus on and watch it expand and grow in my life over the course of the year. This year the word is Joy. Joy is superior to happiness, you know. Here is a blurb from Theopedia.com: “Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled state of contentment, confidence and hope. It is something or someone that provides a source of happiness.” For Christians, that Source of joy is God…He is that Something or Someone. There is…
