Monthly Archives: January 2008
Tired
This morning was a tough morning for me. So tonight I guess it is not too surprising that I feel mostly like a limp vegetable. Vegging out – maybe that is what it means. I was in the OR today … Continue reading
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Filed under Dealing with stuff, Dental
Freedom
Just a verse that has been going through my mind a lot lately: John 8: 31 and 32 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. … Continue reading
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Women as Weapons of War
It happens in the Congo. Disturbing, a bit graphic and so sad. Check out this episode of 60 Minutes. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Jordon.
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Filed under Africa, In the News
Open or Classical?
We began quite the discussion tonight deciding to delve into the book God of the Possible by Gregory Boyd. The Open view of God as opposed to the Classical view is explored in his book. We decided to read it … Continue reading
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Quote from Nouwen
Another quote from Henri Nouwen that is just too good not to repeat. The Still, Small Voice of Love Many voices ask for our attention. There is a voice that says, “Prove that you are a good person.” Another voice … Continue reading
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My Day
Today was just one of those days – nothing special. Just routine. Get up (slowly) eat, go for groceries. Deliver the coffee cups to the church. Put away groceries at home. Clean off all the counter tops in the kitchen … Continue reading
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From Nouwen
Growing Beyond Self-Rejection One of the greatest dangers in the spiritual life is self-rejection. When we say, “If people really knew me, they wouldn’t love me,” we choose the road toward darkness. Often we are made to believe that self-deprecation … Continue reading
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Dark Holes
Today there is a hole Dark and deep Within me. I look over the edge And try to see What’s there. Just blackness. I am not wise enough To see the depths. I feel all lost As if I am … Continue reading
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Back at it
Tonight the music lessons resumed. We played through one page of the Brandenberg Concerto. Twice. One hour. I’m so good. Honestly, this is great progress. The crazy thing is that I am still at it. And still am enjoying it.
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I am amazed
by the way the stuff I am led to investigate for my papers becomes a useful source of information for the questions people pose in real life. I am writing – well getting ready to write – an essay on … Continue reading
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