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Mostly Musing: Hope
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Friday, January 16, 2015. As I thought about this, I sort of began to question God. How was it that this man, who I believe was used by God to change the direction of my life, now haunted me by his absence? How did that make sense? During a long, sleepless night, I struggled to put the puzzle pieces of my life together. I wasn't doubting God and it wasn't a demanding, arrogant questioning of Him. Just a wondering.about His ways, His times, His methods. Why should a husband be any different? I don't have ...
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Mostly Musing: Not My Finest Moment
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Sunday, January 18, 2015. Not My Finest Moment. For some reason, I have been feeling nostalgic lately, and pondering thoughts of attempting to recapture youth. All that is for another day, however. The following story is absolutely true and just goes to show that our youth isn't necessarily something worthy of reliving. I think I was about 16 years old and a 10th grader. I lived in Goleta, in a neighborhood in which I would eventually raise my own daughters. Only difference? Hi What are you doing? He was...
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Mostly Musing: October 2014
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Friday, October 3, 2014. I've had a semi-migraine for three days so since today was my day off, I decided to cry "Uncle" and take a sick day. I lounged around, puttered on the computer, watched Judge Judy, and then worked on my Bible Study lesson. Our study is on the sovereignty of God and it's a tough one. This week the study deals with His sovereignty over nations. How does the sovereignty of God play into this? Am I lonely sometimes? Yes Do I hurt sometimes? Yes Am I blessed? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Mostly Musing: June 2014
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Sunday, June 15, 2014. People tell me all the time how funny I am. I guess that's true. I do have a quirky way of looking at things sometimes. The problem is that my public humorous persona seldom matches what is really going on inside of me. I've been pondering this lately. Why is it that I wake up most mornings with a heaviness? Why do I sometimes wonder if I'm really doing anything with my life or doing anything for God? Why do I feel such a burden for people surrounding me? A state of feeling sad.
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Mostly Musing: August 2014
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Sunday, August 17, 2014. His sheep know His voice. So the first question might be: Am I truly God's sheep? If I can answer "yes" then I need to explore why God's voice isn't coming through loud and clear. Do I believe that God is speaking? If so, then I need to figure out how to listen better. But maybe I doubt that God is actually speaking to me all the time. Maybe I think He just speaks sometimes. Or maybe sin is in the way. Maybe, I don't take time to listen. Be still, and know that I am God; . For I ...
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Mostly Musing: May 2015
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Monday, May 25, 2015. A Veteran's Trip to San Diego. That was fine with me. I didn't particularly relish the thought of driving all that way. I was also planning on having hand surgery just a few days before we departed so recuperating on the train seemed to be a good plan. Until I discovered. Those who know me know I am NOT a morning person. Also, Daylight Savings Time had begun the same day so though my clock said 5:45, it was actually 4:45 am This is a stretch for any human! By mutual agreement, we ta...
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Mostly Musing: November 2014
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Friday, November 14, 2014. The Tree Outside My Window. My bedroom window is right over the head of my bed and faces east. Sometimes, when the moon is full, I enjoy just lying in bed and looking out the window as the moon passes over me. In the daytime, my bedroom window provides a beautiful view of the vineyards surrounding me as well as the hills in the distance. I never tire of looking. The stumps remain. I didn't (and never will) have the energy to dig them out. Consequently, the bush may re-g...It wa...
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Mostly Musing: December 2014
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Thursday, December 25, 2014. A Mostly Humorous Look at Being Single. Not too long ago, I had an older woman (well, older than me) tell me that I was "lucky" I was now single. I don't think she's too happy in her marriage! I thought it was a very odd comment to make. I don't feel "lucky" at all. But I decided that I've been expending too much thought lately about my status. In the spirit of "taking a positive outlook", here is a lighter look at being single. Things I Get to Enjoy Now That I'm Single.
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Mostly Musing: Diets, Sin, Bad Habits, and the End of the World
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Saturday, March 7, 2015. Diets, Sin, Bad Habits, and the End of the World. I had hand surgery four days ago and so I have been holed up at home recovering. I started reading a diet book ("lifestyle change book" the author would say) that had been recommended to me by several people. It's a method to "reset your metabolism" in 28 days.* "Oh, you can stick to anything for 28 days! Here's the issue.what if I don't stick to it for 28 days? I have plants outside that haven't died because of the drought but th...
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