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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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Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?
Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?

A strange reason for hope.

Tiny Jesus
Tiny Jesus

Cutesy?

Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek
Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek

I can relate. Can you?

Kill the Creature by Christian Wiman
Kill the Creature by Christian Wiman

Christian Wiman is incredible.

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

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Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?
Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?

A strange reason for hope.

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Tiny Jesus
Tiny Jesus

Cutesy?

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Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek
Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek

I can relate. Can you?

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books - books I’ve read, starred ratings

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Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?
Our own stupidity - a reason for hope?

A strange reason for hope.

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Thin Places | a natural history of healing and home by Kerri ni' Docharaigh
Thin Places | a natural history of healing and home by Kerri ni' Docharaigh

Thin Places are fascinating to me.

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A Celtic Pilgrimage by John O’Donohue
A Celtic Pilgrimage by John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue speaks to my soul.

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A Celtic Pilgrimage by John O’Donohue
A Celtic Pilgrimage by John O’Donohue

John O’Donohue speaks to my soul.

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“The Contemplative Life” by Marilyn Nelson
“The Contemplative Life” by Marilyn Nelson

What a lovely poem about the contemplative life, something I am always trying to live. And I’ve discovered a new poet and a author. Looking forward to reading more.

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Zero at the Bone by Christian Wiman
Zero at the Bone by Christian Wiman

Good book. And it’s about despair, which Christian Wiman is more than qualified to write about.

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all poetry

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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Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek
Bearing Witness: A Journey to Unbelief by Allison Vander Broek

I can relate. Can you?

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Kill the Creature by Christian Wiman
Kill the Creature by Christian Wiman

Christian Wiman is incredible.

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What could be new? —“Grace” by Cornelius Plantinga
What could be new? —“Grace” by Cornelius Plantinga

What could be new? I LOVE grace, but it’s all we talk about!

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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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“…her body had absorbed the habit of sadness, so that sadness flowed all through her and became a natural part of her movements.”
“…her body had absorbed the habit of sadness, so that sadness flowed all through her and became a natural part of her movements.”

A description of grief.

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They inhabit my interior world by Jane Hamilton
They inhabit my interior world by Jane Hamilton

More comforting and real to me…

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