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You’ve heard it said….
Post Views = 2582 I’ve heard it said: Christians need to be more aggressive, standing up for the truth, fighting for it. I’ve heard it said: the only way to change things is through violence. Attack the enemy, with words or guns or legislation. Don’t back down. An eye for an eye. I’ve heard it…
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A Bright Darkness
Post Views = 2650 There is in God (some say), a deep, but dazzling darkness.[1] Enter this darkness, a darkness so bright you cannot see; a darkness that takes your breath away, swirling with colors and ribbons of light. I said to my soul, be still, and let the dark come upon you…
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Ramblings on Mercy and Justice
Post Views = 2378 Mercy and justice. Are they opposites? Does God’s justice contradict his mercy? Is he sometimes merciful and sometimes exacting of justice? Is he merciful now, but later will be full of judgment? Was he once a judging God, but now has decided to become merciful? Is he two-faced? So many questions…
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Wabi Sabi
Post Views = 4138 Wabi Sabi (wah-bee sah-bee). What a fun word! But also a word I’m trying to understand and embrace and live. Wabi sabi is a Japanese concept that is difficult for us Westerners to understand. It is a Japanese way of thought that finds beauty in the imperfect, in the impermanent, and…
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Our Family Values
Post Views = 2611I recently wrote this list of family values which we have been reading together as a family every day, and trying to incorporate into our lives. Full credit must go to Brene Brown, I’ve only adapted her ” wholehearted parenting manifesto” to fit our family. I hope it’s as inspiring to you as…
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Gemütlichkeit
Post Views = 5552 This is my new favorite word. It’s a German word that is untranslatable into English, but I will try to define it. It’s a feeling of being cozy and contented and comfortable. It also refers to pleasantness, cheerfulness, geniality, and friendliness. Gemütlichkeit is that wonderful feeling of warmth and welcome. Let…