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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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Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

The best memoir ever. A joy to read.

You don't have to carry the weight of the world
You don't have to carry the weight of the world

Relief.

Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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

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You don't have to carry the weight of the world
You don't have to carry the weight of the world

Relief.

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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

The best memoir ever. A joy to read.

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Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster

A book written in the ‘80s about the Spiritual Disciplines—long before they became “cool.”

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Kitchen Hymns | Poems by Pádraig Ó Tuama
Kitchen Hymns | Poems by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Another awesome collection of poems by my favorite poet, Pádraig Ó Tuama.

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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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Kitchen Hymns | Poems by Pádraig Ó Tuama
Kitchen Hymns | Poems by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Another awesome collection of poems by my favorite poet, Pádraig Ó Tuama.

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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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Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson
Sonnet on a Look from the Lord by Kelsey Peterson

OMG

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Aubade
Aubade

A new word to contemplate.

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Blessing
Blessing

So beautiful. So full of love. May it be so, amen.

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“Routine is disguised ritual.”
“Routine is disguised ritual.”

Routine things you do throughout the day can be a good way to keep yourself aware of God’s presence—and love.

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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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