Category: The Christian life
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Hurricane Irene
August 28th marked one month since our family moved to New York. It was also the day that Hurricane Irene hit Long Island. Specifically, Irene hit our house by knocking a large tree limb onto our roof and pushing a piece of the limb into our attic. A couple of hours later, we watched as…
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Summer Musings
It has been a little over a week since my last post. Our house is still for sale despite a flurry of showings right after we listed it with the realtor. I continue to have moments of great anxiety and also moments of grace and peace. I am sure this will be an ongoing reality…
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Fragile state-of-mind
Today I find myself in a fragile state-of-mind: fluctuating between worry and anxiety one moment, and an awareness of God’s peace and presence the next. The realities of moving and the many details along with selling our home have hit me full force. In many respects, I feel like I have been transported back in…
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Teeth, Tomatoes, and Time
The past month has been especially busy for our family. While we enjoyed our Spring Break hiking adventure, the rest of March has been a series of dentist appointments, planting a spring garden, and hosting company. Teeth: As I write this, Jacob is getting braces. The lead up to this day has included four extractions,…
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Life–Post Holidays
Life resumed to “normal” this past week as I went back to work on Monday, and the kids returned to school on Wednesday. After a couple of weeks of no schedules to keep coupled with some travel, rest, and relaxation, needless to say, I was aware of the contrast. I certainly felt the ordinariness of…
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Welcome 2011!
It is a well-known fact for those that know me that I like to make New Year’s Resolutions. I think the main reason is that I like new beginnings. As much as I love my routines and habits, I have enough of a sense of adventure in me to enjoy what I call “a fresh…
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Waiting
I don’t think I have ever met anyone who enjoys waiting. It’s like conflict too. I have never met anyone who says, “I really enjoy conflict and the emotions that come with it!” Instead, in my conversations with others and in books I read, waiting is often referred to as something to get through or…
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December musings
On sunrises: This morning as I was standing at my kitchen sink and looking outside I caught a glimpse of a beautiful sunrise. Between the bare tree branches, were the colors of pink and orange as the sun made its way up in the sky. It was the kind of sunrise that forces you to…
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Giving Thanks
It seems fitting at this time of year to reflect on the many blessings of the past year. When I am feeling discouraged, I try to remind myself of all the ways God constantly provides for me and my family. So reflecting on this past year, I have accumulated a thankful list to remind me of…
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Today is the big day! The past several days have been filled with celebration and many expressions of love from family, friends, and students. My heart is full and humbled at this moment. Before I share about some of the fun of the past few days, I am well aware that birthdays can sometimes be…
Alicia Brummeler 