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If you live in a rural area of the Northwest, you can count on losing power a few times each winter. I like the way Terry Hersey, writer of the Sabbath Moment Blog describes what this looks like after a storm blew through: This much is very true: without power, life slows way down. No computer or TV or…
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I’ve been writing about Tim Ferris’s five morning activities. Here’s a recap: One) Make Your Bed Two) Mediate Three) Hang I like what he’s written. You can read my thinking about these first three routines by clicking the links above. His final two activities go together. Morning routine number four is to make a cup…
Living Memento Mori Part 7: Friendship With God Doesn’t Always Make Sense
As St. Teresa of Ávila was traveling to one of her convents, she fell off a horse while crossing a cold stream. The current, being strong, caused Teresa to lose her footing and she was almost swept away. She complained to God about the constant trials in her life. The Lord replied, “Do not complain,…
