Tag Archives: Christianity

A Still More Glorious Dawn

  The other day, my parents and sister and I went down to the beach just before dark. A storm lowered on the horizon; streaky clouds doused the sun before it could spread its colors over the sea. But even … Continue reading

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God Answered

    I was writing at Starbucks for the day. The internet wasn’t free, so I decided not to go online—I thought I would probably get more work done that way. I planned to write blog posts; but I soon … Continue reading

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Stressing Action, Instead of Acting Stressed

    “…obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:20 After spending too much time working last night, I went to bed way too late, … Continue reading

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The Three-Letter-Word

  There is a subject that has been heavy on my heart for many months now. A recent, feeling post by Jesse Loop has reignited it to the point where words are starting to flow out of my heart and … Continue reading

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Chris’ Large Calling Card

@Kellyd has asked for details on the stained glass window I designed, so here they are! Time: 1996. Place: Tinley Park, Illinois. St. George Catholic Church was doing a renovation, which would include a new, 10-foot-tall stained glass window in … Continue reading

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What Am I Thinking?

I’m new to Twitter—only discovered it last month—but already I’m realizing what an amazing tool it is.  Not only to help me meet interesting people, or keep in better touch with the ones I already know; not only to expand my realization … Continue reading

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I’m Not As Cranky Anymore

I can’t stand it, but sometimes I catch myself with such negative, defeatist, discouraged thoughts.  I was just doing that without realizing it.  I’m working on managing my client’s (sister’s) photography business details right now, and I was feeling the press … Continue reading

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“Jane and the Beanstalk” by a Friend

A friend of mine has written a wonderful blog with a beautiful metaphor. I’d love to share it with everyone!  http://simpleblessings.blogspot.com/2007/11/jane-and-beanstalk.html  Her blog is on my blogroll, and I enjoy checking in with her often to see what she has … Continue reading

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Looking Within

  In light of my previous post, this is very ironic! Here is the Daily Word for today: ~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s Daily Word – Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Let Go, Let God I am a living, loving expression of God’s spirit … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of God is Within You

  An eloquent writer in the WordPress community recently posed the challenging question: “If you didn’t know anything about the Kingdom [of God], how would you define it?” When defining the Kingdom of God, the first verse I think of … Continue reading

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