Tag Archives: Heaven

Death: The Last Laugh

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

Death. Mourning. Loss. Even when the death is unexpected and comes through some horrible accident, war, or disease and makes our knees buckle, at some point, we need to get back up. Even if death is expected, when we see … Continue reading →

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Afraid of Losing You

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

You have loved me, comforted me, dried my tears, made me laugh, shared your stories, introduced your friends, and dreamed outlandish dreams with me. We have often talked about the gap in our ages, and I have long known that … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Scraps. Heaven and Animals

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

Today, the second Sunday in Lent, the Gospel Lesson was St. Matthew 15:21-28. The Story of the Canaanite woman who sought healing for her daughter.   Jesus answered that he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.  But she … Continue reading →

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A Gift with Some Memories

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

The other day a friend from our former church in Arizona posted this on Facebook: “Name one thing that you learned from your father.” As I regularly don’t follow directions, I wrote two things, but they were woefully inadequate. Then … Continue reading →

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The Color is Red

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

Today is Pentecost Sunday.  It isn’t on the same day every year, but changes date, in relation to Easter.  My husband and I have had a lot on our minds lately, busy with too many projects, and so walking into … Continue reading →

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Empty Cross, Empty Tomb, Risen Lord: Alleluia!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Our parents tell us many things, and my parents often told stories about their growing up, their families and friends, the things that were important to them.  Both of my parents were good at telling stories, and I loved to … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Dying and The Tools for Battle: Kumbaya – 2.0

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

On July 2, 2017, I wrote an article called Kumbaya in response to an assertion that priests and pastors are leaving the church in droves and beautiful church buildings, rich in symbol and story, are having to close up and … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago Today

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

Our mom, Kathryn Elizabeth, was born on Friday the 13th, a day which never proved unlucky for her, and was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on 07/07/07 — a perfect number and a perfect day.   She lived to … Continue reading →

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Inheriting Treasure

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Would you explain to me why some people want everything to be new? I have never understood that. Why would you want the things you buy to be just like what your neighbor has? I am sometimes asked why I … Continue reading →

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Heaven and Animals

Posted on October 23, 2014 by

Once, many years ago, a dear friend told me that her children’s pet had died and they were extremely sad. Knowing that she was a devout Christian, I said that I would have told them that their pet had gone … Continue reading →

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