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Truth, Complexity, and Other Things to Ponder
On their popular youtube channel, Hank and John Green often note that the truth resists simplicity. When you are thinking about economics or politics or international issues, it’s a good thing to keep...
View ArticleOdds & Ends XII
+ A Slow-Books Manifesto was very thought provoking, what would your reading manifesto say? + For the first time, I’m suffering from seasonal allergies. I am open to any and all suggestions. + Holy...
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I Like Their Title Better
The editors of the City project at Christianity Today saw my blog post from last week and used it on their website. Glad I could contribute to their project, I’ve found it really encouraging.
View ArticleWe All Like Sheep, etc.
Up on catapult today, thoughts on shepherding inspired by conversations with Kate: We All Like Sheep. * * * From around the internets: Great article from the Atlantic: Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?...
View ArticleLittle Things
Sad I won’t be at the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin this weekend. Common graces in pop culture that have been cheering me up: A lot of good new music has been released so far this year. Here...
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Help Save R——e Youth Garden!
Unfortunately, the landowner who runs the community development corporation decided not to allow our friends to continue with the project and start their own 501c3. I’m heartbroken for them, but I also...
View ArticleThank You, Kind Readers!
For years I have been using affiliate links for amazon.com when I do book reviews. Friday I finally got a payment! So thank you for buying things, kind readers. If you are making a purchase from amazon...
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Mayday!
May is the craziest. Far too jam packed for my tastes. In the next week my kids have three field trips, one play, two class parties and require two costumes. Kate needs a Little House in the Big Woods...
View ArticleA Prayer for Pentecost
Breathe in me, O, Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy; Act in me, O, Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy; Draw my heart, O, Holy Spirit that I love but what is holy; Strengthen me, O,...
View ArticleI Read Poetry When I Can’t Sleep
“We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. Through the unknown, unremembered gate When the last of...
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It’s For a Great Cause!
During our time in Birmingham, I got to know Kathy and her family. They are in the middle of adopting a little girl from China and their agency was suspended. Lily is almost four and has been waiting...
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Kate is 8!
Happy Birthday to our sweet girl! I cannot believe she is eight years old. Kind, creative, and fun, I am proud to be her momma. A little interview, for fun. What was the best thing about being 7? All...
View ArticleReturn of the Blog
I took an unexpected, but much needed break from blogging after being pretty consistent for the last year. I feel refreshed and ready to go again. I finally posted about the books I read in June, and...
View ArticleLong Time, No Blog
Hello again. I apologize for the long absence from this blog. I took a temporary job last semester and had to keep up my writing gigs in case it didn’t turn into a permanent gig (it didn’t) so I was...
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Kate is 9
Happy Birthday dear Kate! We are so proud that you are ours and admire your kindness, tenacity and sense of wonder. A little interview, for fun. What was the best thing about being 8? Chariot Races,...
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