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Monthly Archives: February 2012
After the Storm
but I think
that when we have survived the storm
we ought to be cautious
in noting our inconveniences. Continue reading
Teachers
I had a good long conversation with a colleague yesterday, discussing poetry and language and such. Continue reading
Under the Curse
I guess that at least in some ways, it seems easier to blame God for the messes we find ourselves in rather than to accept that responsibility ourselves. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
Tagged Adam and Eve, blame, choices, Eden, God, Highland Community College, responsibility, the curse
Informed Choice
Waking up day after day, looking out the dorm window and seeing nothing but miles of cornfields and fencerows is a pretty powerful reminder that you aren’t in Atlanta anymore. Continue reading
A Warm Cleansing
I have been lost in better moments,
standing in deliberate surrender,
surrounded by sharing,
hands lifted toward heaven,
Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged adoration, cleansing, hot shower, hot water, inspiration, praising God, reassurance, relaxation, worship, worshippign God
Talk Time
Our connections with one another are rarely static; they tend instead to become stronger or else fade. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
Tagged connections, conversation, couples, intimacy, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, spiritual relationships, talking
Lost in Lincoln
You could say that I was a bit apprehensive about joining our youth leaders in an overnight trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, with over forty adolescents. On the other hand, you could say that I was nearly terrified but that would be, well, at least a slight exaggeration.
Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching
Tagged adolescence, D2S, Dare To Share, heaven, Lincoln, multitude, Pershing Center, praise, teenagers, worship, youth rally, youth work
Truck Drivin’ Man
It’s not terribly uncommon that the small part of our lives that we fail to examine is the part that blows up on us. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
Tagged blowout, brome, flat tire, hauling, hay, pulling trailer, tire trouble, trailer
