Monthly Archives: August 2009

What’s going on?

Last weekend I attended the Women of Faith conference in Dallas. As with all Spirit-filled retreats, the event triggered a time of reflection – “what’s next”. Friday morning I woke up at 4:30am and was out the door by 5:30am, … Continue reading

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What the cat dragged in

…at least I hope the cat’s to blame. Otherwhise I’m wondering why so many snakes are finding their way inside. Last week, as I made my way through the house in the early light of the rising sun, I was … Continue reading

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Thanks for stopping by

I recently enjoyed a visit from a blogger friend (Barbara) who was passing through town. I’m delighted that she and her daughter were able to stop by, even if I wish they could have stayed longer. I feel that way … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 12 – Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon

Today’s study wraps up Jephthah’s time as judge and his successors Ibzan, Elon and Abdon. It is noteworthy that the text shifts from referring to times of peace under the leadership of the blessed judges, to just highlighting the years … Continue reading

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Then Sings My Soul – Stars, by Switchfoot

I’ve been very introspective lately, pulled in many directions and exceptionally drawn inside myself. As an extrovert, it’s very telling that I am longing for time alone. Every time an opportunity to spend time alone arises, something comes up that … Continue reading

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Café Chat August 14th

Today’s topic: Operating outside of your “spiritual comfort zone.” As I thought about this topic, it occurred to me that each individual’s “walk of faith” is the progressive result of continually stepping out of their spiritual comfort zone. If we … Continue reading

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Port Aransas fishing

We arrived at Woody’s just as dawn was breaking. Hubby’s walking ahead of me, just about to turn around and tell me to hurry up! Actually, he gave me the same look he gives me when we go grocery shoppingn … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 11 – The Story of Jephthah

Today’s study is a “redo” of last week’s story, only this is a free-form telling of the tale. Watching myself on video is a good exercise. In the future, I will try to reduce the number of “and’s,” “so’s,” “basically’s,” … Continue reading

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About this blog

Maybe every blogger comes to a time when they feel compelled to explain why they blog. Here’s my story: “A Mother’s Angst” began (in September ’08) as a means to share the things I’ve learned about parenting. I’m the first … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Baby!

Yesterday my darling husband & I celebrated our 24th anniversary. We went to dinner (TGIF’s) and a movie. The movie (A Perfect Getaway) was not great but it provided a great opportunity for 2 hours of hand-holding. When we got … Continue reading

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