Category: lesson learned
of gentleness… and anvils
I’ve always wished I was one of those “soft” people. Not weak, of course. But tender. With no rough edges. The kind of person whose presence makes you feel calm. The kind of soft that responds carefully and with compassion, rather than jumping to… Continue Reading “of gentleness… and anvils”
this isn’t about me
I’ve never been a great multi-tasker. When I am deep in a project, like today when my head is completely immersed in James 5:7-9, the phone rings and it’s some salesman from a publishing company wanting my business, I get a little irritated. I’d… Continue Reading “this isn’t about me”
Remnants and Stories
One of the most interesting aspects of my job involves remnants. It’s amazing what you find when you are cleaning and sorting through a church cabinet or closet. Everything from old bandages from a first aid kit to curriculum from 1987 to pictures of… Continue Reading “Remnants and Stories”
An Early Lenten Lesson
So, my first 5 days of Lent started out wonderful…. with me being sicker than a dog. I woke up Wednesday morning without a voice and by the afternoon I was so weak I could do little more than lay on the sofa and… Continue Reading “An Early Lenten Lesson”
Commenting Policy
Sorry, everyone. Due to an unfortunate comment situation that happened yesterday, where some derogatory, inappropriate and very un-Christlike comments were made, I have now disabled anonymous comments, and enabled comment moderation. Not a big deal for most of you wonderful people who read this… Continue Reading “Commenting Policy”
Stephanie Nelson 