Years ago, Gary and I became good friends with Navy Neighbors Bob and Kim while stationed in Guam. Bob and Kim were young in their faith journey and were excited to learn about Jesus through God’s Word. We had Bible Studies together, and on Sunday nights after church, we always went to Swensen’s ice cream, where we had what we dubbed a “whosit whatsit” conversation. We talked and asked questions about anything and everything, connecting…
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We usually think invitations arrive in the mail, engraved, and personally addressed, but every day, we receive invitations in the most unexpected ways. Recently I was asked by a teammate to go pick up some materials at a mutual friend’s home. Our friend is no longer able to help with the work. I said yes to go not just to pick up the materials but also to see our friend and personally express appreciation for…
1 CommentI am back in school this year. After twenty-seven years of planning and preparing for students, I am buying books from my required reading lists and posting replies to discussion boards. I have always loved learning but have preferred my own curation of books and courses. What that does not provide, however, is a community within which to learn. I am pursuing a certificate in spiritual direction, and community will be crucial to my learning. …
8 CommentsA beginning has its rewards. Most beginners experience the rewards of seeing changes happen before their eyes when learning something new. The advanced beginner needs to recommit to learning and unlearn when the rate of change slows and the skill development grinds to a much slower pace. I have been bike riding since March 2021, when the challenge of a reunion ride sparked me to resurrect bike riding. I didn’t think much about what it…
4 CommentsI thought I was smart and safety conscious years ago when Gary came home and explained that we should put our numbers in each other’s cell phones as ICE – an acronym for In Case of Emergency. He explained that if I am on the side of the road, unavailable for comment, someone could open my phone, look for my ICE number and know who to call. I am sure we thought this all out…
Leave a CommentMy top strength, according to the Gallup Strength Finder is Input. I find so many things interesting and delight in sharing the variety of ideas, books, speakers, images, and music I discover each day. Every 6 – 8 weeks, I stop to share my top discoveries with you. Could you let me know if you have found anything worth sharing? Thanks so much, Mary Resilient by John Eldredge Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport Scribd App…
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