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A couple of weeks ago in this space, I mentioned plans were in the works for a guided silent retreat co-led by my longtime prayer partner and I in Rockford, IL on September 27-28. We’ve finalized the details, and the link…
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The First Church Of The Good Ol’ Days
A few years ago, My husband and I visited a congregation we’d first attended nearly thirty years ago. We didn’t see many familiar faces – not that we would have recognized any of them. Thirty years is a long time, and people…
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Should The Church Be In The Marrying Business?
I really wish the Church would rethink her role in the marriage business in this country. (And yes, I chose the word “business” on purpose.) In light of the June 26 Supreme Court rulings about the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition…
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Summer Reading Snapshots: What Are YOU Reading?
I am a sucker for a free book. I’ll admit it. If you click on the sidebar of this blog and look at my “categories” column, you’ll see that I’ve got a long-standing habit of reviewing books in order to…
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Just For Fun: What I’ve Learned From Watching Chopped
Lime mayonaise, pinto beans, tinned anchovies, oatmeal and one antique frozen chicken breast are the extent of the ingredients in my house. It’s been an action-packed week. I haven’t been to the grocery store in…um…. Yeah. It’s been a while.…
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Sneak Peek: Guided Silent Retreat Invite
If you’re a woman living in the Chicago or Milwaukee area, watch this space for information about an upcoming guided silent retreat slated for the end of September. I’ll have an official flyer available after the 4th, but thought I’d…