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Why we blame ourselves (and why I won’t anymore)
Without going into the amount of detail that I’m sure my regular visitors are tired of reading, sometimes my Crohn’s causes pain and nausea, both of which often manifest in a grimace. Often that...
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A funny place for grace
One of the most exhausting elements of this recent flare-up of my chronic illness is that I am constantly imagining ways that I will improve. It could be diet or rest or a good old fashioned miracle,...
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The fragrance of grace
It was nearing midnight and the groom was at the grill, slight perspiration developing above his still-fastened tie. We sat around the fire pit, abandoned by the other wedding guests, the bride’s glow...
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Ready to Run to God’s arms
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. I had no business being so calm this week, what with a show opening,...
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Ready to be blessed
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. Quia Respexit For behold, all generations will call me blessed. I...
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Why we blame ourselves (and why I won’t anymore)
Without going into the amount of detail that I’m sure my regular visitors are tired of reading, sometimes my Crohn’s causes pain and nausea, both of which often manifest in a grimace. Often that...
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A funny place for grace
One of the most exhausting elements of this recent flare-up of my chronic illness is that I am constantly imagining ways that I will improve. It could be diet or rest or a good old fashioned miracle,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The fragrance of grace
It was nearing midnight and the groom was at the grill, slight perspiration developing above his still-fastened tie. We sat around the fire pit, abandoned by the other wedding guests, the bride’s glow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ready to Run to God’s arms
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. I had no business being so calm this week, what with a show opening,...
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Ready to be blessed
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. Quia Respexit For behold, all generations will call me blessed. I...
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Stubbornness and grace
“Margaret, I didn’t know you were a runner.” “Oh, I’m not, not really” I said this the day after running my 19th half-marathon, and immediately sensed how ridiculous I sounded. “I mean, I’m not really...
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