Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Day After Being a Preacher

Like Cyrus, I’m not a preacher anymore. After lunch with some friends, I sat for an hour in a stupor, then headed to a long Elder’s meeting.  Just after 8:30 I arrived at home, where I threw in a science … Continue reading

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Where Heaven and Earth Meet

The nest is empty again.  Amy’s back in Cincy, and Daniel made it back to Ann Arbor late last night.  The house was quiet, and Anjie and I talked, quietly thankful for our kids.   Funny…with our children it’s easy to … Continue reading

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Meaning of Life 1.6 – Incarnation

For those who might want to catch up with the Meaning of Life posts (they’re spread out over time), here are the links. Meaning of Life 1.0 – Intro Meaning of Life 1.1 – The Glory Before the Beginning Meaning … Continue reading

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Is War the Best Metaphor for Prayer?

On my daughter’s 21st birthday, cherishing the time we’ve had together, and the joy it has and will continue to bring me, I have a question about our life and communication with God. Is it all about war? “Prayer warriors” … Continue reading

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21 Years of Amy

Reflecting on a daughter… 21 Years of Amy (to borrow a phrase).  I can’t remember what it was like before her, really.  I have memories of pre-Amy days, but they’re all colored with the knowledge of her coming.  I even … Continue reading

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