Category Archives: faith

It’s a Banner Day!

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Fran Hart

In the beginning there was a standard template bearing the title of this blog “A Mother’s Angst. Soon after that I jazzed it up with the emo weeping eye. I’ve wept so many times over my children it seemed appropriate.I’ve … Continue reading →

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I’m back! Starting with a story about "Messages"

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Fran Hart

I had a delightful trip to China. Delightful in that work was productive, play was adventuresome and there were no incidents of barfing. Out of about 8 or so trips to Asia (China, Taiwan and Malaysia) this is only the … Continue reading →

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What’s going on?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Fran Hart

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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A Few Comments on Independence

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

Raising teenagers changed the way I look at independence. I can look back at my own quest for independence and have a clearer understanding of both sides of the equation. There’s something about breaking free from the rules and from … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Angst

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Fran Hart

All it is is my perspective. Mother n – something or someone that gives rise to or exercises protecting care over something else; origin or source. Angst n – a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish. Vent v – to … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Fran Hart

1John 3:1 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” I have come to see the Old and New Testaments as the ultimate … Continue reading →

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It just goes to show….you never know

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Fran Hart

In the last week I had many conversations with folks that in hindsight all orbited around the same theme. And in hindsight all contributed to my “readiness” for a conversation that took place Monday. I postponed the posting of this … Continue reading →

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