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Peter’s my fave (2)
Peter’s my fave (2)

A great poem about Peter.

Such a good story - sailing around the world
Such a good story - sailing around the world

An awesome story!

Remodel pretty much done!
Remodel pretty much done!

A few things to do yet, but the remodel is pretty much done!

Well, that’s just the way I am.
Well, that’s just the way I am.

You can’t help it. And that’s a good thing.

No you’re not!
No you’re not!

Have you ever thought of God as a loyal friend? He’ll stick up for you even to yourself!

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The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers

Super fun, exciting, and creative book!

Rainy Night
Rainy Night

“Arranged prose” about a rainy night experienced in my bedroom.

What he *didn’t* say…
What he *didn’t* say…

That passage where Jesus tells the story of the separation of the sheep and goats—it’s pretty significant what he didn’t say.

What do you need?
What do you need?

What a friend we have in Jesus.

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heart & mind - reflections, email of God’s love

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Rainy Night
Rainy Night

“Arranged prose” about a rainy night experienced in my bedroom.

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What he *didn’t* say…
What he *didn’t* say…

That passage where Jesus tells the story of the separation of the sheep and goats—it’s pretty significant what he didn’t say.

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What do you need?
What do you need?

What a friend we have in Jesus.

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers

Super fun, exciting, and creative book!

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I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

Read it. Read all of Leif Enger’s books.

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Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?
Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?

A strange reason for hope.

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A Funny Poem
A Funny Poem

Why did it? :)

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My California
My California

In honor of California, as we get ready to leave.

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Practicing being dead
Practicing being dead

Might seem like a strange statement…

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travels - blogs of trips we’ve taken

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024
Faith & Writing Festival, 2024-Friday, April 12, 2024

The Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin University 2024 was awesome, as always!

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interesting stuff - thought-provoking articles, podcasts, and interviews

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Don’t go there, go THERE.
Don’t go there, go THERE.

Why? Why me?

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John Butler - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World
John Butler - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World

What a quiet, joyful, wise man.

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Beautiful photographer artist
Beautiful photographer artist

A new (to me) artist to follow. Liminal spaces, skyscapes, and cows.

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Don’t go there, go THERE.
Don’t go there, go THERE.

Why? Why me?

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Certainty | Uncertainty
Certainty | Uncertainty

Recently, certainty and uncertainty have come up frequently for some reason. It seems like God might be encouraging me to think about it.

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“…her body had absorbed the habit of sadness, so that sadness flowed all through her and became a natural part of her movements.”
“…her body had absorbed the habit of sadness, so that sadness flowed all through her and became a natural part of her movements.”

A description of grief.

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