Category Archives: Jesus Christ

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dani

I met you that Christmas when he and I were new And heart hungered only for you. When sun slipped under, eye would not go too And heart watched restlessly for you. And when you tapped him on the shoulder … Continue reading →

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Stuffing

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Dani

Last night I went to bed expectantly, only to be awakened at midnight by a husband who was traumatized with leaking pipes and storage stuffing. “I want that storage area cleaned up tomorrow.” His words echoed, perhaps a catalyst for … Continue reading →

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Turkeys, Stuffing, and Immersion

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dani

We drove down Lincoln Drive on the way to Taekwondo. What met our eyes brought disappointment to me, and excitement to the kids. Lighted wreaths and candles illuminated the drab drive, while darkening my brows. Was Thanksgiving to be ignored … Continue reading →

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Do Not Give Up Meeting Together

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Dani

I had an epiphany recently. As we were sitting together on Sunday night, with our new church small group. We shared a meal together. We praised the Lord in song. We partook of the Word, and of the Lord’s supper. … Continue reading →

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When Perfection Comes, the Imperfect Disappears

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Dani

My heart was stolen by Mr. Self-Help. He was strong, and it seemed he could fix anything. Surely, my heart reasoned, this was the One for me. And my heart loved him, for a time. We read lots of books … Continue reading →

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Centering

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Dani

I was so confused. There were many things that needed doing and fuzz-brain was having difficulty getting her butt in gear. My dear husband helped me. He said “Danielle, I want you to figure out what the most important thing … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Dani

Last night I stayed up until 3am. And I remembered why I so seldom read fiction books anymore. If I pick one up, it’s usually because it’s really good, and then I can’t put it down. This one was a … Continue reading →

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“Fixing” Debbie

Posted on November 2, 2005 by Dani

Yesterday my 2 year-old son Joshua pushed my 5 year-old daughter Deborah off of the big green chair. How this happened is beyond me , but apparently her head thunked pretty hard on the floor, and she began to cry … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Grace!

Posted on October 30, 2005 by Dani

What a weekend! Saturday we finally got the garden all cleared out and plowed under. Our veranda is lined with tomatoes (green and red) and we pulled out a few forgotten carrots and lonely little watermelons. It looks like a … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on May 11, 2005 by Dani

It is only when we believe that we are really part of Jesus Christ, that the miracle of true fellowship with God exists. Continue reading →

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