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Category Archives: Inspiration
Agent of Chaotic Good
Circumstances compel me to blow the dust off this old blog. On Substack I share commentaries about the world in general. I share more theological content with A View from the Pews. I envision this space for personal development, artistic … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, Bible, blogs, commitment, discipline, education, faith, Inspiration, Is it just me?, love, mature, ministry, obedience, prayer, reward, special needs, spirit, support, Then Sings My Soul, Transformation, trust, Wisdom, Writing
Tagged Chaotic Good, Kingdom Work
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Painting is a metaphor
When I first began water painting I embraced a 3″x3″ format, created by folding/tearing a 9″x12″ sheet into squares. In preparation for selling art in Belize, each painted piece was to be put in a 3″x3″ sleeve, which quickly brought … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, blogs, commitment, discipline, Habits, Inspiration, life, Philosophy, Procrastination, quitting, reading, Wants, Wisdom, Writing
Tagged art, Inspiration, Life, Observations, Transformation, writing
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This time I mean it
The year didn’t begin with any auspicious resolutions or a motivational word or any personal ambition; but, things have a way of working out. Last month a friend and I chatted about goals, which led to her sharing a workbook … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, Adventure, China, discipline, Habits, Inspiration, Leadership, life, Procrastination, Transformation, Writing
Tagged aspiration, Inspiration, Observations, Transformation, travel, tropics
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Reflections on life at 50 (and the decade ahead)
I am 50 years old today. I was 50 yesterday, too. But, the day before that was the pivotal day that I turned 50. Last week, I was a woman in her 40’s. This week, and for the next 520 … Continue reading
Posted in adulthood, child-rearing, children, discipline, education, exercise, faith, family, healing, Inspiration, Is it just me?, support, trust, Wisdom
Tagged Goals, Inspiration, Life, Raising Grandchildren
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That was then, this is now
Yesterday, I responded to Jeff Goins’ challenge: Declare yourself a writer! Sure, I’m motivated by the contest, but also…I’m motivated by the calling that has been pulling and tugging at me for years. I’ve been inching along this path, occasionally … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, faith, Fiction, Inspiration, NaNoWriMo, obedience, reward, Transformation, Wants, Writing
Tagged Transformation
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Transformation: I am a writer
In the early 80’s I started college, in pursuit of Engineering. Then, I dropped out. Then, I went back. Then, I dropped out, again. I was out for 6 years. I got married, had babies, and worked as a stenographer. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Challenged, faith, Inspiration, ministry, Note to Self, Rehab, spirit, submit, Transformation, trust, Wants, Writing
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Transformation 2012: Day ___
I’m learning a funny thing about transformation. Well, maybe not funny, but good to know. Transformation comes with a lot of pressure, both internal and external. From the outside, the world resists. From the inside, I resist. I’m squeezed, compressed, … Continue reading
Posted in angst, faith, Inspiration, life, love, prayer, Transformation, trust, Wants
Tagged Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 12
A nice rainfall (last night and throughout the day) means I didn’t need to water the lawn at Lodestone today. Work and volunteer commitments prevented me from getting grubby, regardless. But my personal transformation got a boost, as I made … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, love, Rehab, reward, spirit, Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 11
I began counting the days of this transformation at a random milestone, beginning with the first day of my “vacation.” I spent ten days dedicated almost exclusively to the rehabilitation of a house we’ve acquired with the intention of reselling. … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, faith, Flipping, Flipping Houses, Inspiration, life, love, Real Estate, reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent, Rehab, Transformation
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Transformation 2012: Day 10
Today is the end of a 10-day spiritual retreat, in which I focused most of my time and energy on rehabilitating a house, and rehabilitating my soul. I’ve prayed, and poured sweat, and dreamed and … I’m not entirely sure … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Flipping, Flipping Houses, Inspiration, Real Estate, reduce/reuse/recycle/reinvent, Rehab, reward, spirit, Transformation, trust
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