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Author Archives: jamjobryan
remember
we spoke on the phone yesterday. do you remember ? i said that i’m coming out to visit and that i’d like to take you to lunch. do you remember? i’m suspended in the warm California air as i write … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, dementia, family, growing up, motherhood, relationships
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mercy
i have my mug of hot coffee in hand and my face is warmed by the morning winter sun. lately i’ve been so aware of my need to just sit in the warmth and comfort of God’s presence. to receive- … Continue reading
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belonging
belong [bi-long] verb 1. to be part of, be in proper place 2. to be affiliated with or be a member of the holidays are looming. so, naturally it’s that time of year again when we start thinking more … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging, braveness, christian living, family, God's heart, growing up, kindess of God, spiritual journey, uninvited, vulnerability
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leaving
she sat by the door- waiting to go on a journey somewhere she’d never been. there wasn’t much need for suitcases, because she couldn’t take much with her. she didn’t really want to leave, but at the same time, was … Continue reading
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Tagged affliction, beauty, braveness, C. S. Lewis, grace, heaven, spiritual journey
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hooks
i’ve been thinking a lot lately about forgiveness. and what exactly it looks and feels like to forgive someone. really forgive. it’s a word that feels like a gut-punch to me. and if i’m honest (which i always am) … Continue reading
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Tagged betrayal, christian living, forgiveness, forgiving, grace, healing, redemption, wholeness
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the better-tale
this is the story of a beauty-queen who became a real girl. it’s kind of like a fairytale in reverse. she wanted a life in the castle, but got the suburbs. she wanted a charmed life, but got 5 wide-eyed … Continue reading
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