Saturday I hosted my version of Ground Hog Day. You know the movie, the day keeps repeating over again. Although mine was distinctly different, family members definitely had a deja vu experience. I hosted a family event that eerily resembled Christmas. The decorations were still up and I even made a crock pot full of chili …
Letting go…
I've had this poem in my mind for the last week and finally decided to find and post it on http://ontatteredwings.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/letting-go/. I wrote it back in 1998 when I struggled with the ending of a relationship. Yet the poem fits other instances of surrender going on in my life today. I hope someone else out …
This is family. This is church.
In a lower-income neighborhood by the school where I teach is "The Neighborhood Impact House." A local church* provides a cozy family environment with homework help, arts and crafts, music lessons, sports activities, a community garden, and a kid-friendly bible study. Children and youth flock to this home, and I go more for the gifts of …
The Reminders
Sometimes we need reminders of what is most important in our lives. God gently nudges us towards what is right, true, and redemptive. I, for one, become quite self-indulgent while working on my many projects. This morning, I rummaged through some papers and I came across a reminder.          Rereading this letter brought a precious memory to …
The Parable of the Talents
"You know," my mother's kindly eyes sparkled as she spoke, "When I was in real estate school, I learned that you need to take down your personal photos when trying to sell your home."     "Really," I hummed while studying her face, waiting for what would come next.     "Yes, that's right. People walk in and get distracted …
Treasures of the Soul
What if the treasures we seek reside within human souls? How amazing it would be if our rewards for a job well done came in terms of promoting faith, hope, and love in others. I doubt we would see all of the actual fruit of our labor this side of heaven but the concept enchants …
42 The Women in my Family
There is a happy place I go when I am with the women in my family. They are the roses and daisies of my life's garden. They bring me love and sunny thoughts.  So today's blog post pays tribute to these wonderful women who fill my heart with such happiness!      Sometimes life provides special opportunities to stop and realize how …
41 “Wild and Crazy Love”
Are there any other bachelor followers out there? (Yes, I admit to the vice). During the post Season Finale interview, Jake said something that caught my attention. When asked what he and Vienna had that was so special, he replied, "We have this wild and crazy love." "Hmmm"…I wondered… "What is he talking about?" Was it the obvious physical zing that swayed …
40 “Three Gold Coins”
There once was a poor beggar who cried out along a busy thoroughfare. "Alms for the poor, alms for the poor!" One day, a rich man passed by with his caravan and stopped to kneel down before the beggar man. "Beggar man, give me your rice!" He requested. The beggar man hesitated, for he only had …
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