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Faith, Personal Posted onDecember 20, 2013

The Parable of the Hired Hand

I’ve been looking at the parable of the prodigal son in a new way lately (Luke 15:11-32).  I think it’s more a parable of the […] Read More

Church, Faith, Personal Posted onDecember 12, 2013

More than jars of clay

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 1 Corinthians 4:7 […] Read More

NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 30, 2013

Humbled and honoured that you would join me

It has been one month of daily blogging.  NaBloPoMo is officially over! I ran into an acquaintance yesterday.  We grew up in the same small […] Read More

NaBloPoMo, Personal, Work Posted onNovember 29, 2013

‘Tis the season…for schmoozing

In 2 days it will be December and the time of Christmas celebrations begins: client receptions, dinners, lunches.  As someone who is trying to “get […] Read More

Family, NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 28, 2013

Sometimes the hardest part…is letting go

Parenting is hard work.  It can tax you, frustrate you, and drive you crazy. Sometimes the hardest part is to “let go”.  And when I […] Read More

NaBloPoMo, Personal, Work Posted onNovember 27, 2013November 27, 2013

Oh stress, my old friend

I’ve been thinking about stress lately. There have been periods in my life when I have had a LOT of stress (like when my husband […] Read More

Faith, NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 26, 2013

Why are we here?

In Christian circles I’ve heard a couple of reasons for “why we are here”.  One of those reasons is “to glorify God”.  I used to […] Read More

NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 25, 2013

A hopeless romantic

I just recently started watching Downton Abbey.  My husband and I bought the first three seasons.  Tonight we finished season 2 with “Christmas at Downton […] Read More

Misc, NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 23, 2013

Lingering

1. to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave That would describe the […] Read More

Misc, NaBloPoMo, Personal Posted onNovember 22, 2013

Favourite Quotes

I was reading through something today where people shared their favourite quotes and I got to thinking, “What are my favourite quotes?” Here’s a few: […] Read More

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