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words for the weary: January 2007
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Words for the weary. Saturday, January 20, 2007. I am who I am. I am not a joyful Christian. If you want to hang with someone who crows “Praise the Lord” at every happy moment, you’ll have to look elsewhere. I do know people like that—the cynic in me finds their behavior rather unauthentic, but I appreciate their energy. Now, I know that God helps me through tough times – he has a proven track record of doing so – it’s just that my reaction to adversity is to grit my teeth, duck my head...8221; on a stre...
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words for the weary: so hard to trust
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Words for the weary. Friday, July 31, 2009. So hard to trust. It's inevitable: your child reaches a certain age and decides that Mom is not as powerful, knowledgable or even as funny as he/she once imagined. In fact (as witnessed by said child), sometimes Mom loses things, gets lost herself, and forgets critical items ("Mom, you forgot to buy Kookie Cookie Crumble cereal AGAIN? Let's not even get into the ever-widening gap between what makes Mom laugh and what the child considers humorous. When my 6-year...
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Words for the weary. Thursday, July 30, 2009. Today's question: How has God used suffering to wake you up spiritually? I think the most important word in this question is "used," as in Jesus teaches us that God. Suffering, he does not. It If we persist in believing that the trials of life are. God to create teachable moments, then he takes on the image of a sadistic professor intent on our misery. Even devoted students would be discouraged by a professor who teaches simply for knowledge's sake. Subscribe...
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words for the weary: November 2006
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Words for the weary. Friday, November 17, 2006. Why do we get angry at our kids? Usually it's because they are not listening to us. Or they are listening to us but they aren't doing what we want them to do.or don't want them to do, as the case may be. Then there's what my mom always called "sassy-mouth" or "backtalk," the snide remarks that reveal a disdain for parental authority. And then there's "the look." The "oh-brother-there-she-goes-again-nag-nag" look. It says it all. Who do I think I am? But so ...
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words for the weary: July 2009
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Words for the weary. Friday, July 31, 2009. So hard to trust. It's inevitable: your child reaches a certain age and decides that Mom is not as powerful, knowledgable or even as funny as he/she once imagined. In fact (as witnessed by said child), sometimes Mom loses things, gets lost herself, and forgets critical items ("Mom, you forgot to buy Kookie Cookie Crumble cereal AGAIN? Let's not even get into the ever-widening gap between what makes Mom laugh and what the child considers humorous. When my 6-year...
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words for the weary: March 2007
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Words for the weary. Sunday, March 11, 2007. When our church was in the midst of the "40 Days of Purpose" campaign, I nearly experienced a nervous breakdown. I mean, here was this book that was basically telling me I was doing it all wrong, living my life incorrectly, and I'd better shape up and discern God's purpose for me (using, of course, the book) or my life was a complete waste. Where was the grace of God? Certainly, not in that book. Miller cites Matthew 6 (using Eugene Peterson's. How many times ...
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words for the weary: December 2006
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Words for the weary. Thursday, December 28, 2006. If you had any doubt, the eradication of Christmas displays and the arrival of Valentine's Day product in your favorite retail outlet will help you understand that Christmas is, in fact, over. The speed with which this happens still amazes me. It seemed like a switch was flipped. We're on to the next thing- and it's not even New Year's yet! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine. View my complete profile.
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words for the weary: slippery slope of self-improvement
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Words for the weary. Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Slippery slope of self-improvement. God must have laughed heartily when I embarked on yet another quest to become physically fit, be healthy, eat less sugar and stop drinking coffee. All was going well, I was biking and/or walking daily, eating more salads and drinking less colas. Don't think that fat free creamer in the coffee is making much difference anymore. I'm laughing, too. It all seems so ridiculous, like putting up a tent during a rainstorm or d...
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words for the weary: the tide of conspicuous consumption
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Words for the weary. Friday, August 14, 2009. The tide of conspicuous consumption. Yes, the retail landscape is rather bleak: many strip malls have taken on the appearance of ghost towns, car dealerships are shuttered or replaced by independent used car peddlers, big box store parking lots are less than 1/3 full - even on Saturdays. Wishful thinking, perhaps? Is consumerism too ingrained in our culture to overcome? Is frugality simply a fad? Why is it only now "cool to conserve? And don't get me started ...
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words for the weary: October 2006
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Words for the weary. Tuesday, October 17, 2006. What does it take for you to feel a sense of accomplishment? What does it take to make that feeling. We're so geared to check things off our list and move on, aren't we? Not that I'm familiar with. Accomplishments, but I've seen the trend in my life as well. Get married and friends and family will ask you "So, when are you going to have a baby? Have a baby and people are already asking "So, when are you going to have another baby? So what does he ask for?
