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Storms
Subtropical Storm Alberto, May 26, 2018 An actual picture. Storm Ending BY JEAN TOOMER Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads, Great, hollow, bell-like flowers, Rumbling in … Continue reading
The Gloriously Ordinary
In New Orleans we are painfully aware of the potential disasters that the weather can bring. Last Sunday we were under a flood watch and parts of the state were under a tornado watch. On days like Sunday I pay … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, creation, gratitude, happiness, joy, tragedy
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Unexpected Grace
Have you ever had a moment where you felt the hand of God somehow in your life… A moment when a car suddenly careens towards you but somehow manages to avoid hitting you. A sudden view of the sunlight through … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, faith, God, grace, hope, joy, miracles, spirituality
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Discovering hope again
Discovering hope is different when you are coming at it from the other side – from a period of having none. You are coming to it for a second time, or third or more. The meaning of hope has changed … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, cycles, denial, depression, doubt, faith, God, healing, hope, pain, religion, searching, spirituality, suffering
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Traces of Hope 