peacefulones
An expat, exploring faith and life, simplicity and service
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Syncretism
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Looking through our Western lens at other cultures, it's easy to spot syncretism . That's when folk beliefs and other religions and ...
Sunday, June 28, 2009
World Christianity
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The dark wood floors gleam with polish, and the soft grey walls cool the cottage. I'm studying in a friend's place over the weekend,...
Friday, June 26, 2009
the aftermath
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This morning I wrote the first of two exams that will determine my entry into the PhD program. Thanks to everyone who prayed. All I can say ...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Why so favored?
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Mary found herself "highly favored" among women. Reading church history, I have the same feeling about anyone who is called to be...
Friday, June 19, 2009
I surrender all... again
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Wading through book-loads of lists and information, I'm amazed by the scope and faithfulness of God's interaction with us. As I'...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
prayers please
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I'm headed out today for several weeks of intensive study: I write two entrance exams for a doctoral program in 2 and 3 weeks. If you th...
Friday, June 5, 2009
Good advice
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Thought I'd pass this along - good advice, thanks Phyllis for passing it to me! Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Deal...
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tenebrous
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Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: Tenebrous \TEN-uh-brus\ adjective Meaning *1 : shut off from the light : dark, murky 2 : h...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Helpers
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Physiotherapy is an interesting process. Some people in the group session for hip and knee replacements are athletes. They swing through the...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Standing by
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Today I'm eating and our daughter is fasting for surgery. My months of fasting and other spiritual disciplines have ended. My appeals to...
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