Tag Archives: The Ordinary

The Virtue of Mundane Tasks

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

I spent part of two days cleaning my kitchen floor last week. The linoleum flooring is ancient and hasn’t looked clean in the five years we have lived in this house. Don’t get me wrong, the floor’s been mopped before, … Continue reading →

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Would It Help?

Posted on November 21, 2015 by

I think there are two kinds of blog writers—those who can pump out pieces several times a week and those who post more sporadically. I certainly fall into the later category, especially as of late. On the one hand, this … Continue reading →

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October Shorts

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Ever since I stumbled upon the “short” format for a blog post, I have been hooked—especially during this busy fall season when blog writing takes a back seat. So here goes. Some recommendations and a reflection. __________________________________ Earlier this month … Continue reading →

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Living in Ordinary Time

Posted on October 12, 2015 by

Recently, a friend forwarded to me this blog post about “ordinary time.” If you are familiar with the church calendar this phrase means something to you. If not, keep reading for a fuller explanation. This essay was a timely read … Continue reading →

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Fall Shorts

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

Today marks the first day of autumn. For this season-loving girl, the promise of sweater-wearing days, orange-colored soups, baked-apple desserts, and spice-scented candles fills me with happiness. To celebrate this day, Anna and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed warm … Continue reading →

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Best of 2014: My favorite posts of the year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

  Technically, I should have posted this yesterday when the calendar still said 2014. But the previous year is still within the 24-hour mark so I think I am okay. Before I look ahead to the coming year, I want … Continue reading →

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Pursuing God in the Ordinary

Posted on October 4, 2014 by

“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.”  Romans 12:1, The Message I was twenty years old when I … Continue reading →

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