Category Archives: Living Fully

Courage For a Life of Love

Posted on 2016/05/18 by

These are flame shaped cookies that helped us celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, 50 days after the resurrection.  We celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives. “Courage is not simply one of the virtues … Continue reading →

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We Are the Sheep of God’s Pasture

Posted on 2016/04/20 by

I don’t really like to think of myself as a sheep because they are somewhat stupid animals and I have prided myself on being a good student during my academic career.  But the truth is that I can also be … Continue reading →

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Redirecting

Posted on 2016/04/13 by

I am directionally challenged.  I get lost easily and even have trouble in knowing which way to turn when I get off elevators.  I am very grateful for the new technology that gives us mapping programs.  My phone uses these … Continue reading →

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Taking the Heat and saying Thank You

Posted on 2014/07/17 by

It is the middle of summer and the temperatures in South Texas are up to 99, 100, and sometimes more.  This is all the more noticeable to me since returning from a stay in the coolness of the mountains of … Continue reading →

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Living With a Wild God

Posted on 2014/07/06 by

I have just finished reading a memoir by Barbara Ehrenreich named Living with a Wild God. She has written several important books, some used in sociology classes, such as Nickled and Dimed in America, a book about how difficult it … Continue reading →

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What Do You Say to an Atheist?

Posted on 2014/06/16 by

I read an article a few years ago that stated that perhaps atheism is the new normal for the future. It has been fashionable to ask atheists, “What god do you not believe in?” because you and I probably do … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Shows God’s Amazing Inclusivity

Posted on 2014/06/11 by

The Pentecost account in Acts chapter two shows how open and inclusive God is. So often, we want to define faith and community in a small way as our church or our denomination – or if we are being very … Continue reading →

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