houseofclement-autumn.blogspot.com
Some Reflections in Late Autumn
Some Reflections in Late Autumn. Saturday, February 9, 2008. Once in a great while we are given the privilege of meeting an old soul with great wisdom and faith, one from whom we can gain much learning. If we meet one of these humble souls we will never get them to admit they have anything to teach us, but if we are lucky they will tell us their stories. The circumstances of meeting these souls can be truly amazing. On my many visits I learned that Elva Rice had over the years written a number of poems t...
houseofclement-daytripping.blogspot.com
Day Tripping
Here you will find postings of my day trips. These short adventures prove it is not necessary to have a passport and a high-flying travel budget to see the world, only a picnic lunch and preferably a good friend to share it with. Pick a warm Saturday and leave the lawn mower in the garage and put the gas in the car instead and go make memories. Sunday, May 1, 2011. Magnolia Plantation Gardens - 3-29-11 Delayed Post. Charleston, South Carolina. Sunday in the Park - 4-20-11. Greenville, South Carolina.
houseofclement-easter.blogspot.com
Seeing Beyond Easter When It's Still Friday
Seeing Beyond Easter When It's Still Friday. Friday, February 8, 2008. When one has faced the possibility of premature death and has seen many walk through the Valley of The Shadow of Death, Easter becomes a really important symbol, especially when we find ourselves mired down in a winter Friday. This has been true for me and because of this I have found myself attracted to reading the words of those that have been in this place also. On another occasion Peale received an astounding letter from a man tel...
houseofclement-eternity.blogspot.com
To Paris From The Edge of Eternity
To Paris From The Edge of Eternity. Thursday, February 14, 2008. To Paris From The Edge of Eternity. Neo-Gothic Transcendence in a Baroque Context, Antwerp, Belgium. Sonic Voyages – A Russian Night, Eindhoven, Brabandt. I could get use to this country very quickly. Spectral Visions from the Past - National Park De Hoge Veluwe, Otterlo. Even seventy years after Helene’s death she has continued to fulfill her mission, giving to this visitor, through her visionary efforts, a much-enhanced sense of the...
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Globe Trotting
Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Long Distance Powerlessness 7-28-13. Vancouver, British Columbia. A couple weeks ago a stray cell phone signal allowed a text message to get through indicating all was in order with my house, thus far. For two weeks I’ve been able to be present to my present circumstances in Alaska and British Columbia. Craig C. Johnson. Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia. Craig C. Johnson. Wandering to Paradise 7-15-13. University of British Columbia. It only took me two full days to g...
houseofclement-orchids.blogspot.com
Orchids: Harbingers of Hope
Orchids: Harbingers of Hope. Life, that blessed sentient gift, is a great source of anguish when we are called to give it up or to traverse its often gut-wrenching currents. People of faith have something that can make that somber passage through the Valley easier. We have a message from the other side, a promise of a place prepared for us, a promise of a safe landing after, perhaps, a turbulent journey. Friday, February 8, 2008. It is never easy to understand the death of a twenty-three year old to a br...
houseofclement-physics.blogspot.com
The Physics of Grace
The Physics of Grace. God works in our lives in subtle but often powerful ways. These essays depicts how I have seen Him work the wonders of healing and empowerment in my own life and those of people around me. They sometimes defy the laws of physics. May you be so inspired by reading them. Sunday, February 17, 2008. Part 1. An Autobiographical Journey Towards God. 8220;A Dog Day in March” describes the abundant joy that comes when a vanload of playful children and puppies suddenly pours out into o...
houseofclement-secondseason.blogspot.com
The Second Season of Growth
The Second Season of Growth. Wisdom can make the difference between dry seasons of quiet despair and seasons of grand fulfillment and satisfaction. Perhaps these essays from the life of one satisfied post-consumer might help you enter into a long-lasting season of refreshment and fruitfulness in your life. Saturday, February 9, 2008. In the garage there are many vehicles with personalized license plates. These often proclaim very loud messages that may not have been intended. Whether intentional ...We of...
houseofclement-soulitch.blogspot.com
When Your Soul Itches - Scratch With These
When Your Soul Itches - Scratch With These. Your soul's longing for community, a moment of magic, a laugh, a transcendent experience can be fulfilled in an era of anxiety and loneliness. Life has been more than good for the author, sometimes wondrous. Transcendent experiences are there for the taking. In the lives of others are the things that can reach the most inaccessible itches of our souls. Saturday, February 9, 2008. What about those who have thrashed around on their beds with a peeling sunburn?
houseofclement-theology.blogspot.com
A Cat's Eye View of the World - Theology According to Puderd
A Cat's Eye View of the World - Theology According to Puderd. Tuesday, February 12, 2008. In our competitive high-performance culture, time pressures cause us to start our days on bad footing. We never quite catch up with the demands of the day and this puts us in a highly stressed state. Cats are refractory to this nonsense and immune to time demands. In "Wake Up, America! A Feline Theology of Trust. A Theology According to Puderd. The important things here are the ecclesiastical merits of this fuzzy sp...
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House of Clement
Thursday, January 31, 2008. To the right are titles of books I have written on various subjects. Clicking on these will take you to a new page with a picture, contents listing, and the first chapter. Clicking on each chapter will take you to the next set of stories. In some cases the individual stories may be contained in 'older posts' at the bottom of the text. Clicking on this will bring up more stories. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). To Return to Chronicles Page. Inspirational Books By Craig Johnson.
