Monthly Archives: May 2012

Sure, I’ll Pray for Ya

Posted on May 30, 2012 by beth

A friend sent this prayer request via email:  “. . . In other words please pray that I GET WHAT I WANT and if I don’t, that I can make peace with what I get stuck with.” I replied: “I … Continue reading →

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Oh, Dear, Dear Abby

Posted on May 22, 2012 by beth

I’ve been uncomfortable with Dear Abby’s answers for a while, and I’ve figured out why. Take today’s problem and answer as an example: “Dear Abby: I’m a 42-year-old woman who has been living with my boyfriend, Matt. He has asked … Continue reading →

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Tim Ha-ha-ha-ha-Hawkins

Posted on May 20, 2012 by beth
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Evolving vs. Transforming

Posted on May 19, 2012 by beth

In the past, in my efforts to “evolve” into a better human being, I would try not to be so self-centered. If I felt ignored, I asked myself, “Who am I ignoring?” If I thought someone owed me a “thank … Continue reading →

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Santa, The Easter Bunny and Jesus

Posted on May 15, 2012 by beth

I’m mad and perplexed. When I was a squirt, stories about Jesus Christ were told to me with the same level of seriousness (but less fanfare) as were stories about Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, The Tooth Fairy, and all the other fictional … Continue reading →

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Why Not Patience?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by beth

At church a mother spoke about the things she learned from her mother. (It was Mothers Day.) She said, “I learned from her not to pray for patience, but to pray for strength and guidance.” I’m still wondering why she … Continue reading →

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Link up

Posted on May 10, 2012 by beth

Dr. Valerie Young is the author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women. In the book she cites a study indicating that when female executives negotiated compensation for themselves, they achieved similar results as men. But when they bargained on behalf … Continue reading →

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Postponing Dad, Follow up

Posted on May 9, 2012 by beth

Follow up to previous post which is also included below this one. I had given Lou the card mentioned in the May 6 post just yesterday. I’d told him to open it in private. I saw Lou this morning at … Continue reading →

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Postponing Dad

Posted on May 6, 2012 by beth

I was having breakfast in a diner with a friend, telling him about my recent new relationship with Jesus and Christianity. He mentioned that Christianity is a “relationship” with God. And then, he said something like, “When I’m ready, like … Continue reading →

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