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Tag Archives: friend
I’m so Glad it’s You
Years ago I had a good friend who was dying of leukemia. She lived nearby so I would often walk to her house, ring the doorbell, but let myself in. Her response, in the later months, would often be, “I … Continue reading Continue reading
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Tagged friend, goal, God, guest, heart, home, intimacy, Jesus, presence, visitor, welcome
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The Altar is too Crowded
I confided to a friend that I am harboring a feeling of resentment toward someone. This friend responded with firm kindness, “You need to lay that on the altar”. I thought about this, struggling with the tension of knowing she … Continue reading
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Tagged friend, God, Honesty, love, prayer, resentment, self, struggle, surrender
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Recognizing the “Hound of Heaven”
The “Hound of Heaven” is a well-known poem written by Frances Thomas more than a hundred years ago. It is long, which is important for those of us with faith through aging eyes. I recommend reflectively reading the whole poem. … Continue reading
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Tagged friend, God's pursuit, love, mystery, poem, praise, reflection
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Watch for the Yellow Arrow
It’s been more than six months since I walked the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. The path, even with the help of guidebooks that tell you what to expect is unpredictable .The distance is longer, the hills are steeper … Continue reading
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Tagged arrow, dreams, friend, Jeremiah 6:16, life, paths, scripture, walking
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Silver Lining of Brutal Winter
I paid close attention as I heard unexpected words from my friend, “This has been a wonderful winter.” Those of you who live in southern Wisconsin will understand why I was so taken aback by this comment. I, myself, have … Continue reading
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Tagged friend, grace, silver lining, solutions, winter
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