Back at the beginning of this blog series, I talked about how at times it would be hard to share that I was giving up something, because it would be admitting that I struggle with it. All of these have a hint of that struggle, but this one seems especially challenging. Who wants to say… Continue reading Giving Up Idolatry
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SUNDAY JOY: I Choose TRUTH!
When people count the 40 days of Lent (such as me and this blog series of 40 Days of Giving Up), it doesn't include the Sundays. The thought process behind this is that even though Lent is a somewhat solemn time to focus on the sacrifice of Jesus in his death, each Sunday of the… Continue reading SUNDAY JOY: I Choose TRUTH!
Blissfully Unaware – Giving Up Worry
I recently joined the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and have truly enjoyed singing in an ensemble regularly again. One of the pieces we're doing at our concert this Sunday is a 3-movement piece by Bernstein featuring a collection of Psalms sung in Hebrew. No matter what order we rehearse the movements in, the second one is… Continue reading Blissfully Unaware – Giving Up Worry
Perspective
5:01am Sitting at the gate at the Wichita airport. 10 feet away A uniformed man holds back tears As his parents say “goodbye” Hopefully not for the last time They leave Embraced in each others’ arms He fidgets . Alone Adjusting his uniform Glancing around nervously Trying to be strong Seconds… Continue reading Perspective
One Thing
You probably know the story pretty well. Jesus shows up to his friends’ house for a visit. Martha runs off and begins preparing the meal in the kitchen. Mary goes and listens to Jesus. Martha gets mad, and starts complaining to Jesus. Instead of agreeing, Jesus says, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about… Continue reading One Thing
Hope {Day 19} – Made New
I’ve heard the stories again and again. Each one so distinct and unique, yet, so similar at the core. Something happened- Many things maybe. Something so horrifying it rarely, if ever, gets any attention in conversation. Yet, it gets all the attention in the heart. Neglect. Rape. Abuse. The death of a loved… Continue reading Hope {Day 19} – Made New
Joyfullyblessed… To Let Go!
For those of you who are still getting to know me out here in NY, you will soon learn that I love music (and writing really long blogs). I love playing my guitar. I love attempting to play piano. I love writing songs. I love listening to music (of many kinds). I simply enjoy music. … Continue reading Joyfullyblessed… To Let Go!
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