Last of the Sabbatical Reading Lists
For the first time in a month, tomorrow I go into the office, turn on my email, and start my “normal” life. I’m hoping to post something that sums up my sabbatical thoughts soon, but…
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Italy Photos
We made it home! Now that I have a real computer in front of me, here are a few photos from the trip. D’Aun will post more on her Facebook page when she gets a…
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Heading Home
We leave Italy soon and will be heading home. The last few days in Tuscany have been filled with great food, beautiful sights, shopping, and relaxing with a glass of Prosecco. The private tasting at…
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GO GIANTS!!!
I’m reposting a story about my lifelong love for the Giants. It’s painful to be so far from home in the midst of all the fun! So I’m reposting this as my only way to…
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Ciao from Italy!
Ciao from Italy! Wish I could post photos but WordPress seems to hate iPads. But trust me, we are seeing great stuff! D’Aun and I spent the first few days in Rome overcoming jet lag…
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A Night Prayer
For my friends who are grieving, a Caim prayer from the book Celtic Daily Prayer: This night and every night seems infinite with questions, and sleep as elusive as answers. Pain and longing are always…
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Reading List Part II
Earlier this month I wrote about the books I’d read during my sabbatical. I thought I’d post another update before leaving for Italy. Before my break, my friend Nick suggested I read The Voice of…
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Sabbatical Contentment
About the time I started planning my sabbatical break, John Ortberg began his. John and I have known each other for a few years and I serve on the Emerging Ministries board with his wife…