In the ten years I’ve known Karen Audant, like everyone else, she’s been through her share of challenges. But it’s always evident that Karen’s confidence in the Lord in the most difficult situations runs deep. She often looks to nature and physical activity to reconnect with God. Karen is a big fan of Wayne Muller’s Sabbath book and,… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Karen Audant
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Commandments: In Theory or Practice?
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. “They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will… Continue reading Commandments: In Theory or Practice?
On the Nightstand: A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough
My parish’s latest Walking with Purpose women’s Bible study session ended last week (wah! we all cried), and a new session won’t begin for a few weeks. So, in the meantime, besides Scripture, I’ll be reading a book a member recommended: Wayne Muller’s A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough. I don’t have so much… Continue reading On the Nightstand: A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough
Of Envy, Fear, and Judgment
Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. I heard a thought-provoking homily recently about envy as an outgrowth of pride, characterized as the mother of all the deadly sins. I hadn’t thought that envy was much of a… Continue reading Of Envy, Fear, and Judgment