Category Archives: spirit

Agent of Chaotic Good

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Fran Hart

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 →

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my to-do list is ridiculous

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Fran Hart

If you’ve spent much time with me, perhaps you know that my weekends are managed by my to-do list. Every Saturday morning I rise, and put pen to paper, creating my weekend. Sort of. The Important and the Urgent compete for time … Continue reading →

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Transformation: I am a writer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Fran Hart

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 →

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Transformation 2012: Day 12

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Fran Hart

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 →

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Transformation 2012: Day 10

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Fran Hart

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 →

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Slaves to Righteousness

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Fran Hart

I’ve been thinking about the meaning of the scripture from Romans 6:13-23. Paul said we are “slaves to righteousness”. That seems like an odd concept, but I like his logic. We are slaves to whatever is dictating our actions and … Continue reading →

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Who am I and what am I doing here?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Fran Hart

This year has been very challenging for me in many respects. And it’s only half over. My vision for how things would go and where I would be right now? Well…it’s been a rough road and I’m not where I … Continue reading →

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Yeah…about that first week….

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Fran Hart

Sometimes when we say “if you know what I mean….” we’re really saying “I don’t have the time, energy or inclination to explain what I mean right now. Mark‘s open-mindedness has impressed me and I’m still exploring some of his … Continue reading →

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Ask and it shall be given unto you

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fran Hart

Yesterday I prayerfully asked God to guide me in my response to Mark. I don’t generally consider myself an evangelist, yet I’m growing as an apologist. If I take some small liberty with the definitions, I could say that an … Continue reading →

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Striking

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Fran Hart

Sometimes, when we’re driving along…I’m moved to pull out my camera and capture the view. Amen.

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