Confession: I circled ceaselessly through the ins and outs of this question for three weeks. Should I return the clothes? Should I keep them? The question was entangled in so many other things I believe, or doubt. Uncertainty: Am I living the life I ought? Depression: How to go on living, enjoying life, while the […]
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Confession: Life is not fair. People say this a lot to children, the littles with the big expectations. I remember having it said to me, and I hated it. I thought then and I think now that it’s a poor excuse for leaving things the way they are. 1 John 3:17 “If you see some
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Confession: If I were choosing a Meadville area church to attend based on the beauty of the building, I would choose either St. Mary of Grace (Water St), which is the darlingest, or First Presbyterian (Liberty St), which is the most beautiful. I
Confession: Whatever you think about Simon & Garfunkel, you have to admit the genius. They spun words into dark and silver threads. I have squandered my resistance For a pocketful of mumble: such are promises All lies and jests ‘Til a man hears what he wants to hear And disregards the rest… …All my words
Confession: Last night I deliberately eavesdropped on the public conversation of two gentlemen. Disclaimer 1: I rarely eavesdrop. Disclaimer 2: And I never eavesdrop on private conversations. It’s against my code of conduct. If I notice you engaged in one, I will hum as I walk by, to block sound waves from reaching me and
Confession: I’m tired. And lazy. These days I would cheerfully sell all I have and give to the poor, whether or not I gained treasure in heaven. All I ask of life is lots of sleep and a leisurely cup of coffee when I awake. But what a lovely week I had! Highlights: Seeing Jean
Confession: I’ve found it’s easy to care about the destitute and hard to find ways to make a difference. This week I found a postcard in my mailbox: “On May 12, 2012, letter carriers across the country, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, will be collecting food for families in need. It’s easy to
…or, Life Lessons from My Week 1. Make *decaf* coffee for an evening ladies’ event. I tried this Tuesday night, and gained an immediate crowd of grateful followers. 2. Drive a group of 2nd-grade girls on a field trip. Today Aarick’s class went to the Erie Zoo. I offered to go along, and was assigned
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Confession: I love my town. I never thought I would say that, when as a bride I moved from fast-paced, up-to-date central Ohio to backwater Meadville. But I say it now, and every time I return from an absence I say it again. I love my town. I’m so happy I live here. Now that
Confession: I used to shop at Wal-Mart. When I was a teenager I actually liked it. Last year in the worst of my struggle with depression, I had lots of shopping-related lows, and Wal-Mart seemed worst of all to me… a forced immersion into pop values, consumerism, and futility. Of course I had heard rumblings
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