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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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They can’t both be true. But they are.
They can’t both be true. But they are.

How can God be God and troubles not be from him?

When God thought you up, it was a good day
When God thought you up, it was a good day

Wanted to share the joy.

Holy Ground
Holy Ground

I like the thought that we are always walking on holy ground, as Brian Doyle writes.

Sucker? Mooch?
Sucker? Mooch?

From a funny “This American Life” episode to remembering Jesus looking at us in love.

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

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They can’t both be true. But they are.
They can’t both be true. But they are.

How can God be God and troubles not be from him?

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When God thought you up, it was a good day
When God thought you up, it was a good day

Wanted to share the joy.

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Holy Ground
Holy Ground

I like the thought that we are always walking on holy ground, as Brian Doyle writes.

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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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Holy Ground
Holy Ground

I like the thought that we are always walking on holy ground, as Brian Doyle writes.

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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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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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