Visiting my friend in prison is like going to church—only better. Jerri always says something that sticks tighter than super-glue. The last time she was talking about building her trust in God, and how He told her to make “space” for Him in every situation. One doesn’t have to be an inmate in Perryville […]
Today’s word is TOO. Because I’m writing this from Arizona, you might think I’ll say: It’s too hot. That’s a good guess, because I’ve been known to say: “It’s been too hot for too long, too soon in the year, with too many months to go until it’s not too hot anymore.” But that’s
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I’ve had a lot of time to think lately; mainly during graduation ceremonies (from high school to kindergarten). After a certain amount of time in the stands waiting to cheer for that one familiar name, the mind launches itself on a daydreaming journey. The words spoken at these events tend to converge: pride, future, change,
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Here’s the scoop for our March Sole to Soul. THEME: Dancing Irish Legacies MOViE Muse film #1: Curls the Film tells the story of a multi-cultural girl who uses traditional Irish dance to connect with her late Irish mother. The story, originally a student project, is now a film lasting 1hour and 20 minutes. Since it’s available FREE
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When you think the word CREATIVITY, what thought comes to mind first? The first thing I hear in my head is the word “fluffy.” A second is “made up stuff.” On the surface, creativity does not usually hold a high place of importance for everyday life, but maybe, “there’s a little bit more” to it
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One thought to consider. When you notice that someone you’re talking with has a lot to say, make sure you provide a place to RECEIVE whatever it is. This is the season of giving and receiving, and yet to RECEIVE what is in someone’s heart and on someone’s mind is the best gift we can give
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Growing up on the farm south of Harmony, Minnesota, we ate BIRTHDAY CAKE in July. Mom, Dad and the first four kids in my family were born in July; including me! When I heard this birthday story at camp this year, I asked permission to share it. The story’s creator is an Episcopal priest named Susana
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We each have father stories. For some reason, the word FATHER was mentioned multiple times on the American Idol show this season. Many of the contestants had lost their fathers, and the song “Monsters,” written by James Blunt, was sung a few times, bringing strong emotions. Ever since the show ended, I find myself playing
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Memorial Day hit me as we watched the parade in Harmony. This was years ago when I was in college. As I remember it, we were entertaining visitors from the great city of Chicago that weekend. We stood on Main Street, caught up in all the things 20 year olds do and say and think.
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