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http://jenanardella.com/2012/09/could-we-still-believe/ “Or perhaps we long for them, in the way Isaiah longed for a New Jerusalem.”  Yes, Isaiah’s New Jerusalem, so beautifully …. whole.  As with true and perfect grace, the vision of New Jerusalem lies on the edge of … Continue reading →

Wendy McCaig showed up at the right time today. Thanks Wendy! http://wendymccaig.com/2012/12/21/helping-without-hurting/

Today, in the 30 seconds or it took to get from my car into the store, I was so cold I ached. The wind gusts were over 30 mph, and the temps went from 60 yesterday to 30 today.  I … Continue reading →

http://landonwhitsitt.com/2013/01/19/a-bored-or-anxious-pastor-is-not-a-good-pastor-2/ I truly appreciate the thought provoking posts by this blogger. While his article is written specifically about pastors, I think it is appropriate for any position for which passion and creativity are important components. “When someone has skills or … Continue reading →

I am intrigued by the starfish concepts (as defined by Brafman and Beckstrom). I’d like to present them to a fledging organization that I think could benefit from the concepts.  While I am fascinated by such theories, most folks aren’t … Continue reading →

H. A. R. D. Goals Heartful – deeply felt, impossible to walk away (is it possible to create deep emotional attachment?  Is this the premise of feeding one’s Holy Discontent?) Animated – visualized, alive in the brain, able to paint … Continue reading →

TED: Bryan Stevenson: We need to talk about an injustice …keep your eyes on the prize…the arc of the moral universe is long and it swings toward justice (MLK, Jr). Marching Upstream: Moving Beyond Re-entry Mania   The Sentencing Project

I found myself this morning once again hoping that today’s News was just a bad dream – that I wasn’t actually awake yet. Do remember the columns on your first grade report card?  The one entitled “Plays well with others”?  … Continue reading →

On Day 1, I drove from Macomb to Springfield, MO. I’d hoped to make Joplin, but I’d forgotten a couple of tasks which required another trip to Macomb. On Day 2, I decided to drive into Joplin on my way … Continue reading →

On the way into lunch today, Jeane (volunteer campground host from Michigan) told me Alex (site paleontologist) had rescue kittens that were headed for new homes today.  By the time I got there, two of ’em had been adopted.  I … Continue reading →