Tag: life changes

• How do you talk with God?

  That’s something I’ve been trying to learn ever since I was a little kid. I remember the first prayer I ever learned: “God bless our food. Amen.” I said that prayer and then my brother and sister said the Norwegian table prayer, and then we could eat. My mother never had the patience to teach…

  Marian

  June 4, 2012

  God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Music, Nature, Reflections

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• Upcoming Retreat at Whispering Winds: “Wrinkles Don’t Hurt”

  Guest blog post by Pastor and Spiritual Director Joan Gunderman It is not difficult to talk and joke with friends about growing old, but how often do we have conversations with others about meaning, where we can honestly share our wisdom and peace, our fears and doubts, our faith, and the unique humor that comes…

  Marian

  May 16, 2012

  God’s Love, Group Retreats, Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• Am I really defined by my possessions?

  Several days ago Mim learned about the need for a $2,300 repair on her 2003 Toyota Matrix. We briefly considered whether or not it was getting to be time to replace the car, and quickly concluded that now is not the time for us to pay for a new car. Today I hope to clean…

  Marian

  May 14, 2012

  Life’s Challenges, Reflections

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• Forgiveness – Challenge & Gift

  I asked Pastor Joan Gunderman to write today’s blog post. Joan and I have been friends for 13 years, ever since she started coming to our first bed & breakfast, Country Comforts, in the late 1990’s. Joan is a Lutheran pastor, retreat leader, and spiritual director.  Joan will be leading three retreats this summer at…

  Marian

  April 16, 2012

  Group Retreats, Life’s Challenges

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• “Emma” and the Love of God

  “I love you. I’ll be leaving soon. I’ll be good.” Those were Emma’s last words to me. She told me those things Tuesday as I was sitting beside her bed, holding her hand. On Wednesday afternoon Emma passed into her next life. [Note: I’ve changed the name of our assisted living resident to “Emma” to…

  Marian

  April 2, 2012

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Lent, Music, Reflections

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• “A Season for Every Activity under Heaven”

  There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance….  [Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 4] Two friends of mine died last week. One was a high school classmate. Nicki had a very bubbly personality…

  Marian

  February 6, 2012

  Celebrations, Reflections

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• A Year-End Conversation with My Dog, Abbey

  [Copied from my first blog. Originally posted on December 26, 2011.] So, Abbey, as you look back over 2011, have there been any significant changes in your life?      I guess the most significant change in my life is that I’ve changed my attitude toward sneaking out for a walk. I know it makes you…

  Marian

  December 30, 2011

  Goals, New Year

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