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Community & Christmas.
In recent years, I’ve developed a nighttime practice of reflecting on the day and identifying moments of beauty from the adventures it held. This Christmas Eve, I found tears in my eyes as I reflected on the events of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, community, family, friends, growth, Life, Reflections, relationships, spirituality, vulnerability
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good morning
There is something about the sunrise that captures the anticipation of a new day dawning… the playful rays of light against the wooded lot out my window beckon me to follow. Yet, I remain still… quietly welcoming the day’s wonder … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Hope, JOY, Life, peace, reflection
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gratitude in two-thousand-fourteen
Two-thousand-fourteen began with a bazaar anticipation of all the opportunities I would have to write the number 4. There is simply something about writing it that brings me joy – so I suppose, I’m a little sad to see 2014 go. … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, experience, family, God, grow, journey, JOY, Life, thankful
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free gifts
The God that I have come to know, and long to know more, is one of extravagant love and grace. In my recent move to California, I have found myself in a place of tremendous vulnerability. With this, I am learning … Continue reading
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Tagged adventures, blessings, family, friends, God, heart, Hope, Jesus Christ, JOY, learning, Life, love, reflection, religion, scripture, spirituality, thankful
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Unexpected Beginnings
I’ve been trying to figure out how best to share this journey for quite some time now… But my time is running short, so here goes… Monday is my final day of work at Geneva College after 5 years of … Continue reading
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Tagged adventures, California, connections, family, Geneva, Geneva College, grow, journey, Life, New beginnings, peace, reflection, Simpson
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A day to give thanks.
I LOVE THANKSGIVING!!! The word – LOVE – barely scratches the surface when it comes to my liking of this holiday. There is just something beautiful about getting together with family, sharing a meal, and enjoying one another’s company. The … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, good, JOY, Life, reflection, thankful
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Recent Ponderings
Somehow a variety of Frank Sinatra’s Christmas songs rang through my iTunes “coffee shop” playlist the other day as I worked on grad school… nothing like Christmas music to remind me that another year is coming to a close. While … Continue reading
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perfect timing.
I never cease to be amazed by God’s timing – his good & perfect timing. This weekend I was fortunate enough to join the team I served in India with for a weekend of serving our supporters traditional food and … Continue reading
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