Love > Fear

Have you seen the bumper stickers with this statement?  I’m not much of a bumper sticker person but this is one I’d actually put on my car.  I’m so tired of the leadership of fear.  At our Session meeting this past month, the elder leading the devotion talked about her desire to lead out of love rather than [...]

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change of plans

I had a really good post brewing but that came to a halt with one of those days.  One of those days when I’m honored to be allowed in people’s lives.  One of those days when it is almost midnight and I’m still wired.  One of those days when I’m utterly exhausted. 

phone call mid-morning that [...]

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blink

So what words come to mind?  What are you thinking? 
On my recent road trip I listened to a book called Blink.  It is a fascinating “read” about rapid cognition and how we make decisions – good ones and bad ones.  Part of it focuses on assumptions.  When I saw this picture this morning on my [...]

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Nurturing my soul

I’ve been working hard at caring for myself – creating space to be, journaling, walking (dang foot is still keeping me from running) and reading poetry…  I can remember A’s love of poetry when I was in high school.  She was one of the significant adults in my life – youth group advisor, tennis teacher [...]

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history

I’ll be honest.  I’m not sure I’ll be much of a blogger.  Consistency is not my strong suit and I’m incredibly critical of my writing.  And is there really anyone who wants to read yet another blog written by a mid-career (that sounds so much better than “middle aged”) Presbyterian pastor?  Okay, my mom.  Maybe [...]

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