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Thankfulness

Posted on January 12, 2012 by fernanda

I’m going to have to learn all the synonyms for gratitude just to keep from repeating my post titles!  Here’s what I’m thankful for this week… 1.  The ease of listening to music online without having to pay a dime. … Continue reading →

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Why Sacred Tradition is authoritative

Posted on January 9, 2012 by fernanda

I recently read a fascinating account of the birth of Jesus as revealed in a vision to St. Bridget.  The account confirmed what Catholic theologians had already taught concerning the interesting ramifications of it being a virgin birth–consequences such as … Continue reading →

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Gratitude took a vacation

Posted on January 4, 2012 by fernanda

OK, not really, but blogging about it did.  Here’s what I’m thankful for now. 1.  The vacation we just got back from visiting my husband Erik’s folks.  We got to travel in real style too, as Erik’s parents generously rented … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for this week

Posted on December 13, 2011 by fernanda

1.  Just one more week of school before a much needed two week break 2.  A song 3.  The book Spirit and Forms of Protestantism which clarified and confirmed a lot of things for me 4.  My nice warm bed … Continue reading →

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More gratitude

Posted on December 6, 2011 by fernanda

This week I am thankful for… 1.  The amazing positive power of music. 2.  My mom and dad who raised me to know and love Jesus. 3.  Edith’s one day a week school. 4.  A warm house during a major … Continue reading →

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My brief stint as a potential domestic terrorist

Posted on December 2, 2011 by fernanda

Note:  I originally wrote this piece March 29, 2009 around the time the State of Missouri, via its Department of Public Safety, issued a memo called “MIAC Strategic Report: The Modern Militia Movement,” a document which could have classified half the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude a day late

Posted on November 29, 2011 by fernanda

So I decided to spend a few moments each Monday being thankful for five things, and I completely forgot to do it yesterday.  So here is this week’s list, a day late: 1.  InterLibrary Loan, which allows me to read … Continue reading →

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Why I love Advent

Posted on November 26, 2011 by fernanda

We just started my favorite season of the year.  No, it’s not Christmas–that doesn’t start until December 24.  It’s that month of quiet preparation and heartfelt longing and anticipation for Jesus’ coming to earth.  That season is called Advent. Like … Continue reading →

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Of noble sentiment

Posted on November 26, 2011 by fernanda

A wife of noble sentiment who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 I deliberately copied one word wrong in the above Scripture passage.  Can you guess which one? It struck me this morning that there … Continue reading →

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Monday is Gratitude Day

Posted on November 21, 2011 by fernanda

Today one of my friends on Facebook shared this article about gratitude.  I highly recommend you take the time to read it as it is filled with easy and practical ways to help us cultivate gratitude in our lives.  The … Continue reading →

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