Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

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Diving in the Shallows [Graphic image alert]

Posted on August 14, 2014 by wordvessel

What is it about the celebrity life that seems to so frequently bring its populace to such an abrupt end? I don’t think that a single year goes by without at least one star committing suicide. I remember how shocked I was when it was Heath Ledger. In their movies they are so alive and so filled with conviction. It is easy to forget that they are not the characters they play; perhaps they forget too. Continue reading →

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The Natural Rhythm

Posted on August 7, 2014 by wordvessel

There are two storms headed towards my state. While everyone is frantically clearing store shelves and filling up gas tanks, I have been doing some reflecting on nature, human nature, and God’s character. It never fails that in times of … Continue reading →

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The Positive Parent

Posted on July 31, 2014 by wordvessel

It can be daunting to select a parenting philosophy in this era. The media, the healthcare system, the education system, not to mention friends, family, and Facebook bombard the new parent with a barrage of parenting trends and advice. I’ve … Continue reading →

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No Leftovers

Posted on July 23, 2014 by wordvessel

One of the most intriguing things in the Old Testament account of the manna from heaven was God’s command that no one collect extra in order to have leftovers. Any leftovers would mold by the next morning. The exception was … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on July 17, 2014 by wordvessel

In the heat of the summer there isn’t much one really feels motivated to do, except perhaps, lounge in the shade with a cool drink and a good book. Ever since I quit work I have been determined to get … Continue reading →

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Humble Pie and a Glass of Milk

Posted on July 10, 2014 by wordvessel

As my readership knows quite well, I consistently wrestle with perfection – which means that I have a pride issue. I have written about the different ways pride pops up its nasty head in my life, but writing about pride … Continue reading →

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It’s Not a Boy’s World

Posted on July 2, 2014 by wordvessel

Never before have I been more aware of the war on boys that is being waged by our western, feminist society. I am sure that my previous sentence has already garnered many protests, but I hold firmly to my stated … Continue reading →

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Intentional

Posted on June 25, 2014 by wordvessel

My journey through the Old Testament continues, as does my discovery of truth gems in these Ancient Words. Critics and Christians alike often seek to undermine the relevancy and validity of the Old Testament; I, myself, have often read it … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Feet

Posted on June 18, 2014 by wordvessel

I lead a young ladies’ Friday night Bible study in my home, and we are journeying through Proverbs together. We started our study with Proverbs 31 and gleaned so many amazing and applicable truths from that chapter. Now we are … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Humility

Posted on June 11, 2014 by wordvessel

It’s not been an easy day for me. I hardly slept last night because of physical trials coming from being in the third trimester of pregnancy. This has left me exhausted and emotional today. I don’t think I would mind … Continue reading →

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