Category Archives: Jesus

When There’s Violence Against Women

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

All of these articles highlight a different aspect of the tragedy of violence against women in our world. NYT: Afghanistan parent debt: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/world/asia/afghan-debts-painful-payment-a-daughter-6.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&smid=fb-nytimes& China, 336 million abortions in 40 years.  http://www.religiontoday.com/news/china-336-million-abortions-in-barely-four-decades.html India: abortions of girls on the rise.. http://www.english-online.at/news-articles/people/abortion-of-girls-on-the-rise-in-india.htm Pregnant women in … Continue reading →

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“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” As he walked to calvary, as people spat and spurned, did Jesus continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy load, bruised, agonizing, and … Continue reading →

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The Promise of “Walk In It”

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

This season beckons walking outdoors. The nip in the air, the sweaters, hot cocoa and tea offer a feeling of warmth and coziness. Walking even a short distance renews the mind, speaks to the soul.  I don’t walk nearly enough… … Continue reading →

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The Walk (aka Community)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The Walk (aka Community) What is found in you is found in me and if we don’t have it, we’ll search together at the cusp of each and every bend, under every rock, behind every cloud that rains. If you … Continue reading →

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The Real

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Pasty, smiley “I’m fine, I’m fine.” Walk around with chalk and smoke is all that is left behind. But… True says, “Not so fine.” Truth says, “I need you.” Truth says, “I don’t want to be an island.” Truth says, “I’m … Continue reading →

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Take This Bread

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

The day blooms red. The tulips, bursting red on Sunday, remind me of blood that dripped that day…. And of the drippings of my own heart. Piercings by this world. By enemies. The deepest ones, by friends. Piercings he also … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Becoming Whole, Community, Compassion, Failure, God's love, grace, Healing, Jesus, Journey | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” As he walked to calvary, as people spat and spurned, did Jesus continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy load, bruised, agonizing, and … Continue reading →

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He Came as a Child

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

I love the pencil scrawls of a young child. The words are out of proportion, misspelled, and the sentences are incomplete and full of grammar mistakes. But, I love to read and see these early attempts at writing. It is … Continue reading →

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Frost Doesn’t Reach…

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light … Continue reading →

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Where Three Rivers Meet

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Rivers flow, pouring strong from their source. The river touches places along the way– banks, logs, stones. The river touches people and plants. The things touched by the river know not the source of the river. The river makes its … Continue reading →

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I am a Fraction

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

My youngest is learning about fractions. For example: If you divide a circle into four equal parts, and shade one of those parts, then what fraction of the circle is shaded?  Answer: 1/4 It got me thinking, though, about people, … Continue reading →

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Loss to Life

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

The Five Minute Friday writing prompts challenge a different writing muscle… to write off the cuff, no editing, on a different prompt each week. Give it a try… I’ve enjoyed them. You can find them at the Gypsy Mama. Today’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Death, Growth, Jesus, Knowing Jesus, Life, Loss, Time | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Home- a Five Minute Post

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

On Fridays, I often like to participate in a fun little writing exercise called “Five Minute Friday” at Lisa-Jo’s website, the Gypsy Mama. Simply write for five minutes, unedited, for the pure joy of writing. No editing allowed. Lisa-Jo provides … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Cloth

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Legend has it that silk was invented by Chinese Empress His Ling Shi, wife of Emperor Huang Ti, about 3000 BC. One story has her sitting down with a cup of tea, when a cocoon fell right into her cup … Continue reading →

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The Moving of Stones and #136-155

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I step out of the water, my long hair dripping wet. I was 13 and it was Easter Sunday night in a medium-sized church in the deep south… but it’s years later now that I’m stunned by Ann’s prose in … Continue reading →

Posted in God's love, grace, Hope, Jesus, Life, One Thousand Gifts, Salvation, the cross | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” Did Jesus practice eucharisteo as he walked to calvary? As people spat and spurned, did he continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Change, grace, Jesus, Love, suffering, the cross, Walk With Him Wednesdays | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Treasure Seeking

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Do you have a treasure chest? Perhaps you have an old, hand-crafted chest with a unique story attached to it. Or, perhaps your chest is homemade, decorated by you or someone you know. Or, maybe your special chest is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Family, God's love, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Purpose, Quotes, Treasures | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

He Came as a Child

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

I love the pencil scrawls of a young child. The words are out of proportion, misspelled, and the sentences are incomplete and full of grammar mistakes. But, I love to read and see these early attempts at writing. It is … Continue reading →

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Immeasurable, Infinite

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

I know that I am righteous before him, that my sins are cleansed and I am redeemed through Christ’s blood. Because of him I have boldness to come before God, to bow at His feet at His throne, His golden … Continue reading →

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Did They Speak?

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

Did They Speak? It occurred to me today that as Jesus was walking the path up toward Golgotha with the cross on his back, that he looked out toward the multitudes gathered on the way with tears and compassion in … Continue reading →

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