Author Archives: kimberly

Portland Water Walk

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kimberly

Having clean, safe water be available to everyone in the world has been a concern/passion of mine for a while now. It just bewilders me why we (as in humanity in general) can’t get it together enough to help those … Continue reading →

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I Feel Like A Kid Again

Posted on March 21, 2012 by kimberly

The snow is falling. Yes, we’re only a few minutes away from March 22nd. I have to admit that my first thoughts once I realized that the snow was sticking were about how it would mess up my plan for … Continue reading →

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Art Lessons From the Creator

Posted on March 20, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve been noticing more and more recently how much my son wants to emulate my husband and me. He is 17 months now, and is becoming more physically capable of actually doing things on his own. He can wash his … Continue reading →

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A New Spin on Repentance

Posted on March 18, 2012 by kimberly

I’ve been reading The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. I’m not finished with it yet, but so far it has been a great read. It’s really made me think, and I think Manning has a really excellent view on the … Continue reading →

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What Do I Have In Common With Moses?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by kimberly

I was reading from Exodus today during my morning prayers. It is actually a continuation from yesterday’s reading where Moses encounters the burning bush, and therefore, comes face to face with God. After getting over his surprise that the bush … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Motivation?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by kimberly

You know that place inside you that gives you hope and energy and the will power to get things done? I feel like mine has gone missing…or maybe just on vacation. This last week (despite all the wonderful things that … Continue reading →

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New Eyes

Posted on March 4, 2012 by kimberly

I wonder why it takes a child’s perspective for me to really open my eyes to the world around me. So many things that I just pass by every day without noticing hold so much wonder and excitement for my … Continue reading →

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February Readings

Posted on March 1, 2012 by kimberly

February was a pretty good reading month for me. I still find that I have way too many books I’d like to read than what I have time for. I have to prioritize by when it becomes available at the … Continue reading →

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My Poem

Posted on February 25, 2012 by kimberly

As I wrote in an earlier post, I have been taking a continuing education class in order to be able to renew my teaching license. I have been taking a course titled “Awakening the Poet Within,” which is teaching me … Continue reading →

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Common Prayer

Posted on February 24, 2012 by kimberly

I was looking in the public library one day for books on prayer. I knew I wanted to do something related to prayer during lent. I came across Common Prayer: A Liturgy For Ordinary Radicals which is published by Zondervan. … Continue reading →

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