THE GIFT OF PRESENCE …

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My 6-year old is at the stage where she is becoming her own person. She dresses herself, can mostly bathe herself, and can do quite a lot independently. With that independence comes a lot of letting go on my part. She only occasionally wants to hold my hand – she is too busy running ahead...

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Tags: discipline, gift, journey, lent, ministry, presence, transition

Forever empty?

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I was talking to a parent recently about the challenges of raising children.  She reminded me of an awesome interview by Louis C.K. with Conan O’Brien.  The interview itself is funny and, as fair warning, quite crass (do not watch it with impressionable ears nearby – the...

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Tags: darkness, discipline, episcopal, god, happiness, journey, lent, light, redemption, sadness, sin, technology, louis c.k.

All Shall Be Well ...

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This week marks the beginning of my maternity leave. My life has already dramatically shifted from getting ready to be away from church for 12 weeks, to getting our family and home ready for a new baby. It is a time of anticipation, busyness, excitement, and a bit of anxiety. As I assured my...

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Tags: all shall be well, blessing, life, maternity leave, prayer, present, family, lent, discipline, blog, drama, anxiety, push, daughter

Gratitude Adjustment

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Practicing thankfulness enlarges the way we relate to each other and the world.

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Tags: discipline, god, gratitude, journey, pledge, prayer, stewardship