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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Leadership Styles – Donald Trump and Jesus
We are suffering through the meanest, angriest, and most profane presidential campaign season in decades – maybe in the history of the United States. As the granddaughter of a state senator who also served as lieutenant governor, I was raised … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Donald Trump, Jesus, Jesus CEO, leadership styles, Palm Sunday, Presidential campaign -2016
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Spring Cleaning Lesson
Since I have much less energy than I did even a year ago, I am no longer up for a “Dutch spring cleaning.” However, since I am still Dutch and still have the cleanliness value in my genes, I still … Continue reading
Posted in Karen's journey
Tagged downsizing, simplicity, tiny houses, uncluttering the soul
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The Blue Window
The room where I get my weekly chemotherapy injections boasts more than a dozen comfy recliners in shades of beige or in a brown print. Some days all the chairs are full of people of all shapes, ages, and colors. … Continue reading
Jesus is Risen!
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit who lives in you. So then, brothers and … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Frederick Buechner, Holy Spirit, Jill Briscoe, resurrection, Richard Foster, The Apostle Paul
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Letting Go for Lent – Fear of Failure
We are nearing the end of the season of Lent, a period of 40 days before Easter when Christians traditionally lament over their sins and then, in response, choose something to give up such as chocolate or Facebook or alcohol. The idea … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go for Lent
Tagged false narratives, fear of failure, the first shall be last, W. Paul Jones, Weavings
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Letting Go for Lent: Take an Inventory
We have entered the season of Lent, a period of 40 days before Easter when Christians traditionally lament over their sins and then, in response, choose something to give up such as chocolate or Facebook or alcohol. The idea is to … Continue reading
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Tagged "fearless and searching moral inventory", 12 Step Programs, Galatians 5, The Apostle Paul
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