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Resisting the Sirens
I remember the first time I identified the delicious desire to disappear. I felt enticed to float away into another world where nothing was expected of me. Sirens,* born of innocent angst, sang to me from the shore. They continue to … Continue reading →
Posted in Lent, Popular Posts
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Tagged Acedia, and me, disappear, Edward Armitage, grounded, Ignatian Sprititual Exercises, Kathleen Norris, Nan C. Merrill, noonday demon, psalm 1, Psalms for Praying, unteathered
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Settling Accounts With My Fears
I hang up the phone and bite my lip. Did I say too much? Push too hard? Why did she have to hang up so suddenly? I took a risk and challenged her perspective; now I fear the worst. I’m … Continue reading →
Posted in Poverty of Spirit, Prayer, Stories
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Tagged fears, hktang, Nan C. Merrill, Psalm 139, Psalms for Praying, queue
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What Jesus Cares About
Walking home from the store I run into “Philip,” a guy in the neighbourhood who attends our church once in a while. He smiles and says hello, but frowns when I ask him how he’s doing. He tells me again … Continue reading →
Posted in Childhood, Stories
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Tagged Anne Yungwirth, Blowies, dandelion, Ed Dahl, Grade 5, Mrs. Sidon, Nan C. Merrill, Psalm 139, Psalms for Praying, Survive, What Jesus Cares About
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An Everyday Pilgrim 