Tag Archives: Waiting

Life in a Parenthesis

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

We have all kinds of projects to pursue, engagingly articulated and brilliantly planned between us, which all seem relegated to some distance day that, at my worst, I fear will never come. Although we keep working the plan, the ball … Continue reading →

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Are You out of Debt Yet?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by

The question has been raised, and the answer is, in truth, quite simple. No! Not even close! I lost my full-time job on January 5, 2009. The intervening seven years have been very good years in many ways. They have … Continue reading →

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The Love of Money

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

It is often said that money is the root of all evil . . . But that is misquoted. Money is inanimate. It has no power of its own. Power comes from the people who wield it. They use it … Continue reading →

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The Face of Genteel Poverty

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

Poverty has many faces. While there are some individuals and families who have been shielded from much of the devastation of this economy there are many who have seen their lives turned upside down financially. Talking about this is difficult … Continue reading →

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Wanting a Seat in the Pew

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

September 1, 2014 I don’t belong to a church. I am unchurched. For me it is the largest hole in my heart. Every day it haunts me. Every day I ponder how to solve it. Every day I pray about … Continue reading →

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