Potpourri
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There’s a scene in the movie Field of Dreams… a movie that goes missed by so many as I teach college students these days… Read more
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I took this picture along Lake Superior on a hike. The Lord spoke strongly to me about resilience. We are to PRESS IN. Persevere! Don’t give up. Through the wind and the storms that tree has stood strong. It is time for the church to understand its roots… and to STAND. Be resilient in prayer.… Read more
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And our dog is just fine with it. Read more
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We have reached new levels of fatalism in Minnesota. It is May 2. When I woke up this morning, I carefully made my way to the back door, braced myself, then looked out. Seeing no snow, I almost screamed, “YES!” It’s been a long winter. Read more
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Minneapolis, MN (55401) 7°F (-13°C) Clear Read more
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There is such a battle to be unique, to be quirky, to be a bit odd… set out in some way. We just don’t like normal. But in the “normal” we may find the power of God working through us. Yet, we will find in that moment that it will then be about GOD, and… Read more
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I passed a place last night that really was trying to stick it to the weather. It was a drive-in restaurant. Not drive-thru… drive-in, like an old A&W. You had to get out of your car in the 5 below weather, go to a window and order your food. It wasn’t as surprising that they… Read more
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We live with transition all around us. I live in an urban area, so change is part of what stays the same. This morning I was taking the bus, so when I transfer I walk through the IDS tower crystal court, which is essentially the heart of Minneapolis. I’ve walked that route for months. As… Read more
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So far to date on this blog, I’ve had more “snow” falling on the blog than in our city. That’s changed today. Read more
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Ode to Coffee O! coffee, where art thou When I need thee now? In thy many flavoured blends A hot cup would be godsend. I cannot keep awake Without a short coffee-break. With thy life-giving aroma Save me from going into a coma. Java, Colombian or French Roast Thy every flavour, I will toast. To… Read more
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