Month: June 2009

analysis, anxiety, education, homeschooling2 Comments

Hiding isn’t just for wimps

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Today I had one of those “Huh?” moments while reading  about the events leading up to the crowning of Israel’s first king, Saul.  God’s people grumbled and complained and kept begging for a king, so God finally said, “Okay.”  It reminds me of the times that my dad gave in and let me have my way.  If I had a fit, his answer was always no.  But I quickly learned that if I gracefully accepted his initial “No,” he usually relented later and would agree to let me do whatever it was that I had asked.  To this day, I … Continue reading Hiding isn’t just for wimps

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What’s for Dinner?

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One of the most difficult things about having a husband who travels is figuring out what’s for dinner.  I know it seems a trivial concern, but  to me the question of What’s for Dinner is indeed a big deal. Rather than having food issues, I guess you could say I have Non Food issues.  If there was a way to fill up my family the way I fill up my car with gasoline, I’d do it.  It’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking — it’s just that I don’t enjoy food.  Except perhaps for Dove dark chocolate, I am content … Continue reading What’s for Dinner?

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The Blue Parakeet in the Kiln

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This morning my daughter and I spent a couple of hours with a kind neighbor who has a glass jewelry-making business.  She offered to let us come create some pieces of our own.  The colors of the glass that we broke into shards and then placed in a design have hidden attributes.  The extreme heat of the kiln transforms the glass into completely different hues.  In fact, a couple of my pink pieces came out looking golden, but the overall effect was beautiful.  Tomorrow they will be polished and ready after another stint through the fire. Maybe it’s the extreme … Continue reading The Blue Parakeet in the Kiln

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Blue Parakeets and Skeletons in the Closet

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It is fascinating to watch God weave the events of our lives so that “coincidences” pop up all over the place. Mind you, I don’t believe in coincidences because, in my mind, our omnipresent Creator already knows every thought before we think it and every action before we move. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord . You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to … Continue reading Blue Parakeets and Skeletons in the Closet

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Whatever seems right in their eyes

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My brother called me today and asked why it’s been over three weeks since my last blog.  I actually did write a blog last week but ended up deleting it.  I’ve been having some pain (sometimes severe) in my left hand which makes typing undesirable.  But my daily Bible readings have given me endless ideas on scriptures I need to write about.  Hopefully my hand pain will subside soon so that I can write more often again. Last night I dreamed about idols.  Not the American singers, but the kind that people used to make and worship.  It’s not really … Continue reading Whatever seems right in their eyes