by Robin | Nov 10, 2009 | Faith
I received this prayer request via an email from my former Precept Bible study leader this morning, forwarded from Kay with this post's title in the subject line:Shirley Dobson will be giving a deposition tomorrow (TUESDAY, 11-10-09) from 8:30-4:30 PM. She...
by Robin | Nov 7, 2009 | (in)courage, Blogging, Encouragement, Faith, Personal
When I submitted a recent post for (in)courage, in spite of so desperately wanting to “get it right”, I felt like I blew it. Some posts and pieces I write with ease–they almost write themselves–but sometimes I labor with diligence only to...
by Robin | Oct 28, 2009 | Faith, Music, Unsolicited Endorsement
, Randy Phillips, and –do you recognize those names? I wouldn't have until I put their last names together and in the right order: . Now do you recognize them? If you've been even a casual listener of contemporary Christian music...
by Robin | Sep 29, 2009 | (in)courage, Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Favorite things, Personal
Sometimes priceless treasure arrives sealed in an envelope. Yesterday I received a letter from Pinki, the little girl we sponsor but have yet to write about here. Meeting her, holding her hand, hugging her neck…and then having to let her return to her...
by Robin | Sep 11, 2009 | 15 Words or Less Poems, Faith, Personal, Poetry
skies rained terror and blooda nation held captivethen mournedransomed by unassailable Hope. {{In remembrance of 9/11, prompted by Laura Salas’ “15 words or less” poetry challenge. This week’s unlikely picture featured a ransom...
by Robin | Sep 1, 2009 | Faith, Family, Humor, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
I went fishing today; I netted 19 plus. My posture wasn't a traditional fisherman's; awkwardly prostrated atop my washing machine and dryer, rear-end curved like the hump of an inchworm on the move, arms dangling low and legs flailing high, I was Mom on a...