tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93256792011-04-21T16:23:06.063-04:00A space for my thoughts on the journey - through discernment and theological school, through faith, through life...Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1171318084552217992007-02-12T16:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T17:08:04.566-05:00

...just not on this blog.A Faith in Progess was a great help for me when I was in discernment and preparing for theological college. But all the while I've been in theological collge, I haven't had the time, energy, or, quite frankly, the interest in theo-blogging. So, it's time to shut 'er down. For now. One never knows how these things will go... ;)Thank you for your support, your patience, and

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ElmoYou scored 58% Organization, 80% abstract, and 59% extroverted! This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1153271131848662822006-07-18T21:02:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:05:31.873-04:00

I whined about this a few months ago, then did nothing about it. I think I need to do some fiddling around with the template, format, subject matter, etc. - I want this to be about my whole life, not just my school life.I miss my blog and the people I've met while blogging. Now I think I'm finally ready to get back at it. (Time will tell, eh?)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1140093772822603742006-02-16T07:41:00.000-05:002006-02-16T07:42:52.843-05:00

And I miss by blogging friends... School is wonderful, but is it ever a lot of work! I thought I'd get a chance to catch up with the blog over Christmas, but that was a silly idea. My reading week is starting, though, so I'm going to try again.I hope everyone is doing well. I hope we can reconnect soon.Blessings,Jen

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1125059994499269232005-08-26T08:21:00.000-04:002005-08-26T08:39:55.083-04:00

How surreal. Yesterday my co-workers held a little surprise gathering with cake and presents. It was lovely, and unexpected. (I thought maybe a card, 'cause we do that. But the rest was a genuine surprise.)Last night I went out with my sister, niece, and three other good girlfriends for supper. Lots and lots of fun! I went to bed with Harry Potter at 8:30. Asleep by 9. Must have needed it. Today,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124977289937032272005-08-25T09:40:00.000-04:002005-08-25T09:41:29.936-04:00

Jim Taylor has a nice post about Brother Roger and the Taizé way of worship. Read it here.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124976718658436212005-08-25T08:53:00.000-04:002005-08-25T09:31:58.706-04:00

While I've never really described in detail some of the stunts he's pulled, I've spoken briefly of Mr. Happy before. I've had little trouble with him lately (at least, he hasn't been turning off my power whenever the mood strikes him), but last night I heard a story from my new neighbours about his latest antics. I shake my head in wonder...Last night the new neighbours were having trouble with

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124905053318566812005-08-24T13:35:00.000-04:002005-08-24T13:37:33.320-04:00

O-kay...You're The Guns of August!by Barbara TuchmanThough you're interested in war, what you really want to know is whatcauses war. You're out to expose imperialism, militarism, and nationalism for what theyreally are. Nevertheless, you're always living in the past and have a hard time dealingwith what's going on today. You're also far more focused on Europe than anywhere else inthe world. A

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124904787054492382005-08-24T13:30:00.000-04:002005-08-24T13:33:07.056-04:00

Last week I received my first piece of comment spam. Not a huge deal, but I don't want it to get huge. So, like other bloggers before me, I'm taking advantage of the new "word verification" feature to nip this in the bud.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124896165034933492005-08-24T11:35:00.000-04:002005-08-24T11:36:44.753-04:00

This morning I woke up around 5:30. Normally, I can get back to sleep with little difficulty - especially when I have an hour left before the alarm goes off! But the last two days have been different - I wake up with my mind racing, and I can't turn it off. Yesterday morning, I tossed and turned and drifted in and out until the alarm went off. This morning, I decided to get up, and to do

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124814272733562072005-08-23T12:22:00.000-04:002005-08-23T12:24:32.740-04:00

Your personality is best represented by theJapanese dagger, called a Tanto. A person whowields a Tanto knows better than anyone thatyou cant judge on appearance alone. You havethe unique ability to see the full potential inpeople and objects long before anyone else hasa clue. You are clever and are probablyunderestimated a lot by others, but YOU knowwho you are and exactly what you are

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124805022628589922005-08-23T09:45:00.000-04:002005-08-23T09:50:22.630-04:00

Meg has posted some thoughts on the book How to Be a Lady: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy by Candace Simpson-Giles. Seems like an interesting read - judging not only by the snippets she provides, but by her preamble: Ordinarily, the sort of thing that touts demure and lady-like behavior sets me off but I kind-of read this book as a guide to being a decent human being, a guide to

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124802885865343492005-08-23T09:38:00.000-04:002005-08-23T09:38:39.903-04:00

This is my last Tuesday at work. It's not nearly as exciting as yesterday was, because yesterday was my last Monday at work, but it's a pretty close second! I'm spending my time trying to get my materials in order, because I don't want to leave a big mess for my replacement. (Whatever I leave for my replacement in terms of reference materials and instructions will be more than what I got, but I

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124472611859535832005-08-19T13:27:00.000-04:002005-08-19T13:30:11.866-04:00

No beard this time... What Famous Leader Are You?personality tests by similarminds.com Link via Terrapin Station.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124462751961143752005-08-19T10:43:00.000-04:002005-08-19T10:45:51.966-04:00

Wow. Powerful story.Thanks to Feeble Knees for the link.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124376745695187642005-08-18T10:51:00.000-04:002005-08-18T10:54:07.403-04:00

You are a STUDENT of the English language!You are on your way to becominggramatically sound; however, you must keepstudying if you ever want to become a master.You do manage to speak better than mostAmericans, but then again, that's not reallysaying too much. Keep studying, littleStudent. How grammatically correct are you? (Revised with answer key) brought to you by QuizillaLink from Becky.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124370416008633642005-08-18T08:45:00.000-04:002005-08-19T08:46:36.926-04:00

I saw this today over at Waving or Drowning?.My first reaction was laughter. It's obviously satirical, playing up one of the essential flaws in the anti-gay marriage argument.My second reaction was unease, but I'm having a hard time translating this niggly feeling of discomfort into words...UPDATE: I removed the graphic, because it was saved on my work computer and since I only have one more week

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124302639398303282005-08-17T14:14:00.000-04:002005-08-17T14:17:19.403-04:00

Harry Potter Personality Quiz by Pirate Monkeys Inc.That is my Meyers-Briggs type. Kinda creepy...Thanks to Emily for this quiz!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124218932391348042005-08-16T14:58:00.000-04:002005-08-16T15:24:57.466-04:00

In about an hour, I will only have eight more days at this job. I have things to do around here in that time - but I'm having a really hard time focusing. But that's nothing new...Susan Rose at Musings of a Discerning Woman has been struggling with this, too. It's nice to know I'm not alone in these feelings, and I admire her attitude.It is a struggle though. Each and every day. The first

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124218645645104322005-08-16T14:54:00.000-04:002005-08-16T14:57:25.650-04:00

These are my cats, Dizzy and Ella. They're brother and sister, five years old. They get along very well - and now and then I catch them in poses like this.My dad will be taking them up north this weekend, keeping at their place while we move and unpack and attend weddings and such. I appreciate that, and am comforted that they'll be in good hands while we're going insane driving all over the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1124196486404114052005-08-16T08:44:00.000-04:002005-08-16T08:50:44.200-04:00

What is it with my quiz alter egos being old, bearded men? You scored as Albus Dumbledore. Strong and powerful you admirably defend your world and your charges against those who would seek to harm them. However sometimes you can fail to do what you must because you care too much to cause suffering.Albus Dumbledore80%Hermione Granger75%Remus Lupin65%Ginny Weasley60%Ron Weasley55%Harry Potter50%

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123864498305138182005-08-12T12:31:00.000-04:002005-08-12T12:34:58.313-04:00

Heading west today for my cousin's wedding - third out of four, third straight. Getting very tired, but looking forward to this one - I haven't seen most of this side of the family since I left for China, or well before, and my beloved has yet to meet any of them. The whole event should be loud, fun, and exhausting. ;)Have a lovely weekend, friends!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123781023334445672005-08-11T13:16:00.000-04:002005-08-11T13:23:43.340-04:00

Found this on Beth's site, wide-eyed and laughing:Directions: Type "(your name) is" with the quotes, into a Google search then pick out your favorite 10 responses. Copy, then repost your responses:So, here are mine!1. Jen is something one learns rather than something one is born with.2. Jen is in the money!3. Jen is not only an essence, but the essence of all things.4. jen is out of control5.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123768656215131862005-08-11T09:53:00.000-04:002005-08-11T09:57:36.223-04:00

From Meg at Bridget Jones Goes to Seminary.Very, very funny - the definitions are priceless. My two favourties are "sarcas-hole" and "dominitrix."There is some discussion in the comments over "snarky" - most people agree that it's already a word. It's been in our family lexicon for years, typically used to irritate an already-irritable family member by taunting in a high-pitched annoying voice, "

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123765999939232902005-08-11T09:15:00.000-04:002005-08-11T09:13:19.976-04:00

...and something's being pushed out to make room for all of the moving logistics we've been discussing.I think it's my ability to focus on work tasks.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123680668007574872005-08-10T09:16:00.000-04:002005-08-10T09:31:08.910-04:00

Just playing around with Blogger's photo uploading tools. This is my sister and almost-brother-in-law's border collie puppy, Sauer. He's much bigger now - this photo was taken in my parents' kitchen in May. He's adorable, energetic, and incredibly smart.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123612481692529852005-08-09T14:21:00.000-04:002005-08-09T14:34:41.696-04:00

You are Gandalf!Wise and resourceful, you are an efficient personthat knows what you're doing. --What Lord of the Rings character are you?-- brought to you by QuizillaI am not a huge fan of LOTR, but I do know who this guy is. Interesting...(I love these Internet quizzes! Thanks to Gord for this one!)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123510788491262942005-08-09T09:30:00.000-04:002005-08-09T09:33:57.660-04:00

Hello!Back home, back to work, and back to the blog!Last week was a busy, busy week, and it's only going to get busier as we prepare to move, I wrap things up at work, and we attend more weddings. (Two down, two to go.)Since I last posted (well, not counting yesterday), Uncle V. has continued to make amazing progress and should be making the long drive home soon. (Due to the nature of his

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123517872611977712005-08-08T12:15:00.000-04:002005-08-08T12:17:52.620-04:00

Awesome post from Mike at Waving or Drowning? Food for thought, indeed.(I will post a "real" post soon, honest!)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123510355669874412005-08-08T10:07:00.000-04:002005-08-08T10:12:35.686-04:00

Richard at Looking Backward...Looking Forward has set up a blogroll for United Church of Canada bloggers. I finally got the code to work (some days I'm not all that computer-savvy), and the blogroll is in my sidebar.If you'd like to be added, head on over and let Richard know.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1123165428707127262005-08-04T09:55:00.000-04:002005-08-04T10:23:49.236-04:00

Hello!How strange to be away from the Internet for a whole week! I`m long on updates but short on time, so I`m resorting to bullet points. Once I`m back home, I`ll be more verbose, I promise. ;)-Uncle V. is making a miraculous recovery. Details are slowly emerging - basically, he suffered a series of mini-strokes during a diving trip, likely while underwater. Dramatic sea rescue, time in the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122567707188864432005-07-28T12:18:00.000-04:002005-07-28T12:21:47.193-04:00

According to this beliefnet quiz, I am an Old-Fashioned Seeker: Happy with my religion but searching for the right expression of it.Seems reasonably accurate. Certainly something to think about.Thanks to Sister Mary Alternative for the link.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122556157323147562005-07-28T09:01:00.000-04:002005-07-28T09:09:17.330-04:00

Today is my last day of work until August 8. Between then and now, we'll be travelling all over southern Ontario as we attend two weddings and one wedding rehearsal and try to find a place to live in between.Posting will likely be a little thin for the next while. :)Already today has been up and down. I'm excited because my beloved will be here this evening - I've been missing him, and am really

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122481506604746122005-07-27T12:23:00.000-04:002005-07-27T12:25:06.606-04:00

jo(e) warned me this would happen...Today I tried to sign into a work account as "jeninprogress." Guess I'm hooked, eh? ;)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122478927001815072005-07-27T11:41:00.000-04:002005-07-27T11:46:56.633-04:00

You scored as Mystical Communion Model. Your model of the church is Mystical Communion, which includes both People of God and Body of Christ. The church is essentially people in union with Christ and the Father through the Holy Spirit. Both lay people and clergy are drawn together in a family of faith. This model can exalt the church beyond what is appropriate, but can be supplemented with other

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122386875223650382005-07-26T10:03:00.000-04:002005-07-26T10:40:48.736-04:00

Throughout the official discernment process, and as I prepare to start my theological education, I've been struggling with a major insecurity: "How am I ever going to do this?" (I posted about these feelings for the first time here, and I have a funny feeling that this won't be the last post on the topic. Facing one's insecurities can sure feel like a rollercoaster...)How will I be able to handle

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122303264850133802005-07-25T10:51:00.000-04:002005-07-25T10:54:24.850-04:00

Thanks to Gord of Following Frodo for pointing me in the direction of the new banner in my sidebar.The Rainbow banner is a sign of inclusion. It reminds me that "white" light is only complete when all of the colours are there -- which matches my view of society. This banner is in direct support for marriage being available to people of mixed-gender or same-gender orientations.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122219417225774302005-07-24T11:21:00.000-04:002005-07-25T08:23:34.410-04:00

My time in this apartment/city/job is fast drawing to a close, and the amount of time I'll be able to spend preparing for the move to eastern Ontario is limited. Next weekend the chaos begins - my beloved and I have three weekend weddings in a row to attend, all in different cities, then we have a two-week break, then my baby sister is getting married, and then it'll be September already and I'll

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122150890484624122005-07-23T16:31:00.000-04:002005-07-24T11:37:37.363-04:00

...for Egypt, and for all of us.I echo Sue's feelings from her post about the second round of bombings in London:Please God, help. Amen.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122150598471040952005-07-23T16:01:00.000-04:002005-07-23T16:30:49.700-04:00

These are some courageous women.Michele Birch-Conery is one of eight women from North America heading to Ontario this weekend to prepare for a special ordination ceremony on the waters of the St. Lawrence River -- one that will consequently draw attention to the Catholic church's policy against women priests.Birch-Conery says she expects to be threatened with excommunication and that she doesn't

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122084915627888252005-07-22T22:09:00.000-04:002005-07-22T22:15:15.626-04:00

Too many to list in a single post, but I've updated my sidebar to show off the new blogs I discovered (so far!), thanks to the RevGalBlogPals Web ring. Very cool!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122082508570905642005-07-22T21:20:00.000-04:002005-07-22T21:37:19.633-04:00

About 10 days ago I was struggling with the idea of blogging.Since then, I've posted 10 entries, started commenting on some other blogs, and joined the RevGalBlogPals Web ring.Looks like I'll be keeping at this blog thing, at least for the time being. :) Thank you to everyone, on and offline, for being so supportive and encouraging.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1122042903498788932005-07-22T10:29:00.000-04:002005-07-22T10:35:14.823-04:00

If only I'd had words like this the other night during my discussion with a family friend...

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121952172437775032005-07-21T09:05:00.000-04:002005-07-21T09:25:39.836-04:00

...for London.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121951093281084282005-07-21T08:55:00.000-04:002005-07-21T09:04:53.286-04:00

My ecological footprint is 6.6, compared to the Canadian national average of 8.8. However, I'm not feeling too smug: IF EVERYONE LIVED LIKE YOU, WE WOULD NEED 3.7 PLANETS.Link via Jordon Cooper.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121878632834936692005-07-20T12:57:00.000-04:002005-07-20T13:20:50.500-04:00

You know, some days I really love the Internet! :)A few blogs I've discovered recently that I'm enjoying, and adding to my list of regular reads:InnerDorothyreverend mommyBridget Jones Goes to SeminaryRemembering the Alabaster JarBring All the Walls DownKeep it clickin'! ;)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121802912867598632005-07-19T15:53:00.000-04:002005-07-19T15:55:12.873-04:00

You Are Strawberry Ice CreamA bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core.You often find yourself on the outside looking in.Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works.You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?Link via Following Frodo.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121798015338796222005-07-19T14:32:00.000-04:002005-07-19T14:41:57.396-04:00

I'm a Hufflepuff!Can't wait to crack open Book 6! (Thanks to my sister for the belated birthday gift!)This one from InnerDorothy, too.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121797046501783142005-07-19T14:14:00.000-04:002005-07-19T14:32:06.280-04:00

You Are a Soy LatteAt your best, you are: free spirited, down to earth, and relaxedAt your worst, you are: dogmatic and pickyYou drink coffee when: you need a pick me up, and green tea isn't cutting itYour caffeine addiction level: mediumWhat Kind of Coffee Are You?Link via InnerDorothy.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121777218621963412005-07-19T08:33:00.000-04:002005-07-19T08:46:58.630-04:00

A blogger whose work I've been enjoying for quite some time, Jen Lemen, is taking a break from the blogosphere. She is an amazing writer, and one of those Internet people I wish I knew personally. I will miss her wisdom, her insight, and her generosity in sharing so much of herself. I, along with her many readers, wish her well.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1121267110050008732005-07-13T10:56:00.000-04:002005-07-13T11:05:10.056-04:00

Found via Wanderings of a Postmodern Pilgrim.You are dependable, popular, and observant.Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness.In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do.You are unique, creative, and expressive.You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while.And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming!The World's Shortest Personality Test

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JenBen sent me this link to a sermon by Rev. Lillian Roberts at Rideau Park United Church in Ottawa. It's a very interesting read, and must have been interesting to listen to. A couple of favourite quotes:The invitation to come to Jesus is offered to all – for all of us at one time or another find ourselves as those who are tired and weary, in misery, physical or emotional pain, financial or

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Blogging, that is. I was never really sure I wanted to do it in the first place...I like reading other people's blogs. I really do. Sometimes I comment, if I feel I have something to add to the conversation. Usually I just read - and then I agree, disagree, laugh, feel, and think. I've been blogging here (irregularly, to be sure) since May. I have some friends who blog, and they've encouraged me

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From onehouse:The church is near, but the way is icy.The tavern is far,but I will walk carefully.Ukranian Proverb

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This is Emmerson Grace, a few hours after she entered the world.She's 10 days old now, but I only recently got some of my photos downloaded. There are plenty more, but I will limit most of my photo-sharing to Flickr.

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Spell with flickr! Very cool!Thanks to reverend mommy for this link, too!

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JenBen turned me on to this a while back. Every now and then I pop on in and light a candle.I found this via reverend mommy. I love it when I'm introduced to new ways to use the Internet - and new ways to pray.

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...for the people of London, and for the world.

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You're the United Nations! Most people think you're ineffective, but you are trying to completely save the world from itself, so there's always going to be a long way to go. You're always the one trying to get friends to talk to each other, enemies to talk to each other, anyone who can to just talk instead of beating each other about the head and torso. Sometimes it works and sometimes it

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...a niece!She arrived yesterday afternoon at 5:12, weighing in at 6 pounds 11 ounces, and is 21 inches long. (It's funny how some things are never described in metric.)She's beautiful. She has a head full of curly-looking, reddish-blonde hair, big blue eyes, and the longest fingers I have ever seen on a baby. She is beautiful. Mom, Dad, and Female Child (likely to be named Emmerson Grace) are

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Thanks to Mike of Waving or Drowning? for this, and to Jen Lemen for this.

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It's hot here. It's humid here. The A/C in our office isn't working. My apartment is a sauna. (Whine, whine, whine...)The audit is finally done, and I'm getting ready to move on to other projects at work - the biggest being preparing as much material as I can for my boss and my future replacement.I gave notice at my apartment this morning, and am going to Kingston this weekend to look for a place

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Disturb us, Lord,when we are too well pleased with ourselves;when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too little;when we arrive safely because we sailed too close to the shore.Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of things we possesswe have lost our thirst for the Waters of Life;having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity;and in our efforts to build a new

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More food for thought via Jordan Cooper:The Jesus CreedThis creed was originally shared at the Emergent Convention, Nashville, May 2004.By Brian McLarenWe have confidence in JesusWho healed the sick, the blind, and the paralyzed.And even raised the dead.He cast out evil powers andConfronted corrupt leaders.He cleansed the temple.He favored the poor.He turned water into wine,Walked on water,

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We did a Sudoku puzzle together on Sunday. Apparently Sudoku is all the rage in Britain; The Toronto Star is running a puzzle daily.We were very pleased with ourselves when we finished, and I went searching for puzzles online the next day. I found several, but haven't had a chance to try them all yet. So far, this site is my favourite - you can play online (which is great for someone without a

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You scored as Emergent/Postmodern. You are Emergent/Postmodern in your theology. You feel alienated from older forms of church, you don't think they connect to modern culture very well. No one knows the whole truth about God, and we have much to learn from each other, and so learning takes place in dialogue. Evangelism should take place in relationships rather than through crusades and

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According to this BBC quiz, I'm a Peacemaker.Summary of Peacemakers Value personal freedomParticularly sensitive to the feelings of othersThink of themselves as steady, gentle and sympatheticOthers may mistake their quiet nature for weaknessMore about PeacemakersPeacemakers focus on the present and enjoy helping others in practical ways. They are sensitive to the world around them and take quiet

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Couple of thought-provoking lists from Jordan Cooper...How to Build Community How to Build A Global Community

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I read a beautiful post on Get Yer Goat a couple of months ago, and it has stuck with me ever since...What would it be like to physically write the truth on your body? To carefully, with your most beautiful handwriting, write "gorgeous" on your jiggly belly? To boldly sketch the word "STRONG" on your thighs? To gently print "luscious" on your breasts?What would it be like to silence the lies and

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We cannot do everything and there is a sense of liberation in realizingthat.This enables us to do something, and to do it very well.It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, anopportunity for God's grace to enter and do the rest.We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between themaster builder and the worker.We are workers, not master builders,

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'Tis the season for weddings and babies!Later this month, I'm going to be an aunt! :) My niece-phew is expected on June 23 (which is also our mom's birthday), but s/he could arrive any day now - and my sister is hoping it's sooner rather than later!While I was sweating in the gym, my family and dozens of my sister's friends were getting sunburned at a "surprise" baby shower. (She has a sixth

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On Friday, I started the following post:In about an hour, the first of three graduation ceremonies at our college will begin. I get to sit on the stage and hand diplomas to the president for all three ceremonies. I get to do this in a sweltering gymnasium packed with people, dressed in a long, black, polyester gown. Woo. Hoo. I comfort myself with two thoughts: I'm not working on the audit, and

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This from JenBen: 175 Ways to Spell Jennifer.My favourites include Jynnapher, Jennerpher, Geniphar, and Jeneefer.

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...and I'm not talking about theology school or the candidacy process.I am not meant to be working with numbers.

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This past weekend we went to see As You Like It at the Stratford Festival. It was amazing. Go see it if you can - that's all I have to say.I just lost a huge ranting post about the jerk that lives in the apartment under mine, Mr. Happy. I've decided not to attempt to recreate it. The gist: There's a jerk who lives in the apartment under mine. He's rude and he's passive-aggressive, and I try to

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Baby steps through the audit: The auditors are done with full-time enrolment (all is well); now I'm working on the mammoth part-time file. Slowly getting there.Baby steps toward money for school: I mailed my "declaration" for OSAP to the financial aid office at Queen's. Here's hoping they give me money. Ah, the double-edged sword that is financial assistance...Baby steps toward our life in

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16260138193043081632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9325679.post-1116961089354344952005-05-24T13:55:00.000-04:002005-05-24T15:08:13.346-04:00

Right now, I'm working at a college of applied arts and technology as a Support Services Officer in the Office of the Registrar. My official title is: Enrolment Planning/Information Management Analyst. What does that mean, you ask? Well, to be honest, I have no idea. And I've been here for one year and one week.My primary task is to prepare reports for the Registrar and various other departments

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One thing I love about the blogs I read is the access to all sorts of quizes. The most recent one I've tried is "What's Your World View?" Apparently, this is mine:What is Your World View? (corrected...again)created with QuizFarm.comYou scored as Cultural Creative. Cultural Creatives are probably the newest group to enter this realm. You are a modern thinker who tends to shy away from organized

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I have been toying with getting this blog up and running for months. Months! I also left it sitting idle for months. Months!Now I'm ready to take the plunge - though at this point I'm still fiddling with templates and settings, etc. Someday soon I'll make a real post...

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