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It’s pretty incredible reaching the five year milestone in our marriage. Actually, it’s just amazing. And it’s exciting to consider all the challenges we have faced, places we have been, and the immense blessings we have been given. One of those is sharing our love between our …
The great new friends for both Sara Ellen and myself. As mother/daughter couples, Sara Ellen and I immediately got along with Michaela and Kathleen. We met at Cupertino Memorial park on a unusually cloudy day. Michaela was swinging and got down to ask Sara Ellen if she’d …
I have been attending a Bible Study (short term disciple class) called Invitation to Psalms. It’s been good (though I am occassionally at the brunt of youth jokes, it’s not like I’m a teen!). Part of tonight’s exercise was to write our own lament. At first I …
Every Sunday at Calvary we join in corporate prayer read from the bulletin. This Sunday was particularly thought-provoking. In light of the following Psalm which was read by a member it seems like reminder that the Lord has a plan for us, to help each one.
O God, we …
Beyond the average desire to have children, I have always felt called to do so. It would be my full time job and ministry. I’m blessed to be fulfulling this calling. During worship on Sunday we said [a version of] the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi. …
The more I read of Genesis, the more I am amazed by all the deceit. Now I have read about Jacob and Esau. Jacob steals the birthright (?) and Isaac’s blessing from his older brother and his mother is in on it. After Jacob steals the blessing, …
We reach another milestone with Sara Ellen tomorrow. She will be attending sunday school for two year olds at Calvary. I think she should enjoy it. At the least, she should not be unhappy because she is accustomed to the church and loves going for any reason. …
I love to read and consider scripture but I never know where to start. I have for the longest time wondered what to do. During all my fervor reading the Twilight Saga, I spoke to my brother about wanting to read scripture. He helped me remember a …
Have you heard the idea of being silent before God? Spending time in prayer, not asking for things but listening to what the Lord may say to you. I find this difficult to do, not just not speaking but keeping my mind quiet. I heard an idea …
The scripture and sermon yesterday, Ephesians 4:22-32 “Words That Bring A Blessing”, struck a cord in me. Usually my words are pretty clean, but occassionally when I’m really annoyed (sadly it’s always small) I’ll swear to myself, I hate it. Normally I have good expectations for Sara Ellen’s …