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Tag Archives: heart
We Do What We Can and Let God Take Care of the Rest
“Can I just close the book on this day now? I got to sleep in this morning. Then I worshiped at St Paul’s and got to hear the holy most Dr. John Kinney preach. I got to say “Hi” to … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, greatest commandment, heart, John Kinney, KOH2RVA, lent, love, reach, Richmond, St. Paul's Episcopal
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Life and Death; Grief and Hope
This past Friday night, I celebrated the completion of my master’s degree and almost end of my residency with some dear friends. We lifted up the work I’ve done over the past 15 months. It has been a difficult and … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, chaplain, Columbine, death, grief, heart, hope, life, nurses, pain, Rachel Reynolds, residency, Richmond, Shirley Ramsey, VCU Medical Center, Virginia Tech
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A Tribute to Ms. Betty
While I was going to the moderate CBF seminary here in town, I worked at the Christian bookstore owned by the fundamental Southern Baptist Convention. You can imagine I heard some harsh words from “both” sides of the pew in … Continue reading
What Does All of This Mean?
In about two hours, it will be the monthiversary of my being back in Richmond. I can’t believe it’s been a month and at the same time, it’s been the longest month I’ve faced. There is so much to write … Continue reading
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Tagged discernment, friendship, heart, home, job loss, journey, mind, soul, theology, transition, trust, uncertainty
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Lessons in Anger and Forgiveness
Matthew 5:23-26 (The Message translation) 23-24“This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, anger, Cerak, children, grace, heart, job loss, love, mind, Mistaken Identity, sacrifice, thoughts, transition, Van Ryn
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The Gift of “Pure Joy”
We are coming to the end of Advent. Christmas is hours away and I am preparing for our two Christmas Eve services at the church. I don’t know if it’s been the Advent preparations, or the journey of life that … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, children, Christmas, Elphaba, God, heart, jim somerville, joy, life, soul, spiritual gifts, Susan Sparks, Wicked, youth
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Lessons Learned….Learning
My next blog entry was going to be about Wicked the Musical but I realized that I needed to take things a little deeper than my connection to Elphaba, although that connection is pretty deep. I realized that I had … Continue reading
Posted in faith, focus, God, prayer
Tagged church, community, contemplation, expectations, facebook, family, freedom, friends, God, heart, love, mind, prodigal daughter, soul, spiritual formation
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A Different Perspective
Galatians 3:28 – There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. 1 Samuel 16: 7 – But the … Continue reading
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Tagged beacon, experience, God, heart, Jesus Christ, light, lighthouse, new england, perspective, region, Samuel, scripture, southeast, view, vision
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Thank You Note to God
This week, I was given the gifts of God-filled conversations in homes, restaurants, and prayer. One such conversation took place over coffee where I received a gentle reminder that we are all children of God, even the ones I am … Continue reading
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Tagged child, Christmas, conversation, God, heart, prayer, spirit, whisper
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