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When the Well Runs Dry, Begin Again
Our 140-year-old brick farm house sits on property that is known for its natural springs. In at least three distinct spots on our hundred acres, water bubbles up at will. Our spring-fed pond is freezing cold year-round, but rarely freezes over in winter because of the springs supplying a constant flow of fresh water. And yet, some years ago, a...
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A Summer of Culture: Friendship, Feasts, Fiction and Film
It’s Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. As promised, I’m going to focus on some “F” topics that are “A+” in my life. A couple of weeks ago, I teased you with promises of posts on friendship, feasts and fiction. I want to add another “F” to the summer list — film. And all of these fit neatly into the one-word prompt...
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On Embracing A New Practice and A Fresh Focus
There are some intentions, a few practices in my life, that act as a tether, keeping me grounded and on track -- spiritually, emotionally and mentally. Reading and studying Scripture and journaling have been like oxygen to me, especially in recent years. They encourage focus and provide direction and without them I feel adrift. Daily Examen is...
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