Archive: May, 2010

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Attitudes about Average

On May.14.10 , In Unfiled by

I heard the most interesting quote today.  I think I may like it, but I am not sure.  The quote offered was this:  ”average is at the top of bad and at the bottom of good therefore we must strive for excellence.”  I live in Lake Wobegon where, as you know, everyone is above average [...]

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Transitions are sure interesting……

On May.13.10 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

Right now I am in the process of retiring from something that I have done for 24 years and, in addition, preparing to move into something totally new.  Ambiguity is the name of the game as things wind down in some parts of life before the new parts are ready to take wing.  It is [...]

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A Struggle With Hospitality

On May.09.10 , In Spiritual Formation by

To welcome the stranger and to offer hospitality in the name of Christ is something that is very important to me.  I am discovering though that I am finding that I struggle with this concept.  If I truly believe in welcoming all as Christ, then that should mean all, regardless of what they say or [...]

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