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A story of love and grace
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"What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving." - Matthew 6 (The Message)
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A mysterious awakening
I wasn’t planning to write a third blog on "Dances With Wolves" but, as I was reading, I found a portion that I just had to quote here. It said,
“They spent less than three full days in the temporary camp, and three days is a short time in which to undergo extensive change.
But that’s what happened.
Lieutenant Dunbar’s course in life shifted.
There was… Continue
“They spent less than three full days in the temporary camp, and three days is a short time in which to undergo extensive change.
But that’s what happened.
Lieutenant Dunbar’s course in life shifted.
There was… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 7:12pm — 4 Comments
More Dances With Wolves
I recently finished reading Dances With Wolves. Actually, it only took me three days to read the entire book since it was so fascinating. I had originally planned to donate my copy to the school library but I’ve decided to hold on to it since, in my opinion, it’s definitely a journey book that's worth re-reading.
As the story progresses, the change in the ma… Continue
As the story progresses, the change in the ma… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 7:04pm —
Dances With Wolves
I just started reading "Dances With Wolves". I've never read it before or seen the movie. I've had the book for a while but just now wanted to start it. So far, I'm enjoying it immensely.
There's a quote on the back cover that I found fascinating. It said:… Continue
Posted on January 31, 2009 at 10:30pm —
A season to plant
This life of grace is an exciting life. For years, I struggled as a believer and then a number of years ago, God started to turn my spiritual life upside down. The beginning stages were the most difficult of my life and I honestly thought I’d never make it. However, even in the difficul… Continue
Posted on January 25, 2009 at 6:48am —
A study of spiritual abuse - "The Crucible"
Recently, I read “The Crucible” for the first time. This play written by Arthur Miller in the early 1950’s is today considered a… Continue
Posted on January 15, 2009 at 6:51pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 5:51pm on February 23, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said… - Possibly--though it might be interesting to explore the word "friend". I call it living out the simplicity of the gospel.
- At 9:32pm on February 22, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- I'm starting to see my proper role as "walking alongside" of others. Not sure what to call this--maybe "fellowship" :)
- At 9:43pm on February 21, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- Thank you, Aida. You're right--it's amazing what can go wrong with these bodies, and yet there must be so much right or we wouldn't still be standing! God is good. We know we won't get out of this world alive anyway. Those of us who have more right than wrong with us have tons to be thankful for and we ought to be the servants of others during the healthy times, right?
- At 4:39pm on February 20, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- P.S. Thank you for your kind concern. I gave you an earful, huh?
- At 4:38pm on February 20, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- My daughter keeps bugging me to see an allergist. I hate the thought of being dependent on doctors, so I try very hard at prevention. I have masks, pills, a nasal irrigator, humidifier and steam inhaler. The trick is to integrate them and quit forgetting to wear the mask when needed! :) A friend talked me into buying some homeopathic stuff, too. And tea, which I forget to drink, that boosts the immune system. It's incredible the lengths we must go to, huh?
After the cedar/juniper/elm season, there will be a window of time where I'll suddenly feel 20 years younger. Then we enter the oak season wherein I'll have oak fever and sneezing but not scratchy throat like with cedar. Then pollens, then molds and ragweed. I sometimes have a mental picture of having my sinuses surgically removed...I should just move. :) Hope dies hard with me...my balloon never lands.
- At 6:34am on February 19, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- Thank you, Aida. Yes, I've got the allergies bad right now. They're giving me flu-like symptoms and a touch of a relapse from my illness of two weeks ago. Somehow I've been able to make it to work. I do have a seminar to attend today, but I may take off work (oh, the luxury!) if possible and just stay home and rest. Wearing a mask outdoors helps, I've got a humidifier going in my office, etc. As I get older, I'm learning how better to prepare for them, but sometimes I let my guard down.
- At 4:00pm on January 22, 2009,
Kathryn Brogdon said…
- Thank you, Aida. I'm torn between so many forums lately...never thought that would happen. I'm a learner on this forum, having not been in the thick of things. I may seem a little strange to some as I don't buy into the "global warming" completely, but I do buy into the stewardship of the earth (need to eliminate pollution, clean up the environment, and conserve life and greenery) and can't understand why so many Christians think it's unimportant. It's honoring God and loving your neighbor to care for the earth. It is good to see you again. You always bring a smile to my soul.
- At 6:48am on January 16, 2009,
Nik P. said…
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