Resolutions. The Boring Kind.

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I wasn’t going to do this, but I’ve been thinking (not too hard) about it and I do have a few resolutions, so here goes. Some are lofty and spiritual, some are probably unattainable and some are just going to be fun. In no particular order: I’m not going to say a lot about this [...]

Tune Your Heart

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Devotional written for Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So [...]

The Last of Life For Which the First Was Made

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25 Years of Marriage Twenty-five years ago this moment I was doing my nails and fluffing up my 80s hair in preparation for my wedding. The Back Story Jim and I dated in high school. I was two years older, so I had to drive on all of our dates. He had a shiny new [...]

Sound and Community

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Devotional written for Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies (MCUTS) A familiar melody. Rustling leaves. A soft rain on the roof. Sounds that soothe and relax us and add beauty and richness. Like much of life, we often enjoy simple things without giving much thought to their origin, but let’s think for a moment about [...]

Slow Down: One Week Post-Op — A Personal Update

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Yesterday marked the one-week point since the hysterectomy. I’ve always believed that there is good to be found in any situation. Here are a few thoughts after one week: A good support system is a must. But it’s crucial to actually let them help. I don’t like being physically dependent on others and I feel [...]