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By: Beyond Just Mom » a few of my favorites

Beyond Just Mom » a few of my favorites — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:34:11 +0000

[...] have you been moved?: reflecting on the year [...]

By: The Unknown Contributor

The Unknown Contributor — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:36:53 +0000

Pam…what a thoughtful take-away from an interesting sermon topic. It has been quite a “moving” year for me. It was kind of like being smelted in a volcano and belched out onto a mission field. Now I am looking forward to turning my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder into something that glorifies God and helps other parents facing a congenital Mt. Vesuvius. Afterall, you’re right..who needs a gym to get a good (spiritual) workout

By: Cindy La Ferle

Cindy La Ferle — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:57:25 +0000

Pam, This is a thought-provoking essay, and I love the metaphor. Sometimes I look back and am surprised to see that I've moved or made any progress at all this year ... like those mysterious boulders you mention. I sat down with my journal yesterday and wrote down my aspirations (not resolutions) for 2009. I felt very hopeful and good when I did. Despite the changes and challenges for our troubled economy, I think we've all become stronger people. We will move ahead (visibly or invisibly). Thanks so much for your friendship and support in recent months! Happy New Year! Cindy La Ferle’s last blog post..Starting the year Wright

By: pam

pam — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:57:48 +0000

Tess: I'm so glad I found you too! Carol: Yes, thanks for reminding me about the faith to move through tracks we may not see, and how Anna and Simeon modeled that for us (Luke 2:21-40).

By: Carol H.

Carol H. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:24:38 +0000

Pam:
It is funny how different people get different things from the same sermon. Though I agree with your feelings about the tracks we leave (and those in particular that we’ve left behind us in 2008), I came away wondering about the tracks into 2009 that I can’t see… and will I be able to move forward in faith without having tracks that show me where to go? Pastor Doug referred to the scripture that was read about Anna and Simeon. They could look at baby Jesus and see what he represented. They could know that God was present. What will move me with confidence into 2009 that God will always be present with me? May the tracks I left in 2008 be enough!
–Carol

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:11:09 +0000

What an interesting rock phenomenon, I love things like this! And a very good analogy by your Pastor.
I so agree with what you say about this internet community, it’s supportive in a different but no less valuable way than the ‘real’ world, and in fact I often find the semi-anonymity helpful.
Here’s to laying down some good tracks in 2009, and I’m glad to have found your blog!