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Refusing to Be Comforted

November 17, 2021
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

I almost titled this Sequences and Coincidences. I almost titled this Wild Geese. I almost titled this The Belonging of Sammy the Cat.The runner-up title is where I will start…. __________ Yesterday was a difficult day for a number of reasons. It was a periodic day of physical and mental exhaustion and deep discouragement on several levels. A couple of weeks ago I sent separate emails to each of my sons after reaching out to their father and his fiance...

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Women and War – the Alteration of Society’s Core (Part I)

November 15, 2021
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

In ancient mythology there are tales of Amazon Warrior Women who cut off their breasts to better wield a bow. For many women – not all – this narrative cuts to the heart of the issue of forcing women into war. Women are by human nature, nurturers, and the breast is a powerful symbol of that nurture. Nothing is so antithetical to the human spirit of nurture – for both men and women, but especially for a woman – than...

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A Glimpse of Shalom in Our Shared World

November 9, 2021
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events

Highlights and recommendation of a beautiful podcast and story from an interview with Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye on the Tokens Show with Lee C. Camp.

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Slipping the Bonds of Earth

November 4, 2021
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Beautiful Song and Poetry Lyrics, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues

Commentary and analysis of the song "We Can Fly" by Rhiannon Giddens.

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When God Refused to Be Held Hostage; and When God Became Ransom

October 30, 2021
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events

Today I am thinking about the parable of the lost son and the father’s position taken. There are three parables that come to mind from the gospel of Luke, Chapter 15, about lost things or creatures: a coin, a sheep and a son. Why a coin? (Luke 15:8-10) Because a coin has value. Why a sheep? (Luke 15:3-6) Well…sheep are good examples of creatures that are generally cared for by one who has reason to care for their well-being. Why...

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What Are Your Ames?

October 24, 2021
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Life Stories, Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events

A childhood tale of coveted new sandals - some things can knock the smile right off your face!

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Re-Aligning Politics in Times of Woe and Moments of “Whoah….”

October 21, 2021
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events

Thoughts after listening today to a Tokens Show (with Lee Camp) podcast interview with the author of "Why Liberalism Failed," by Patrick Deneen.

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The Choir(s) Kept Singing for Freedom

October 17, 2021
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Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events

From a visit to a church north of me to finding a grocery store with cilantro to listening to a spiritual ballad, some reflections on a Sunday afternoon.

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The Kingdom of Heaven Suffers Violence, Psalm 37:35 and More…

May 28, 2021
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Religion, Politics and Current Events

Matthew 11:12“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it.” Psalm 37:35“I have seen a wicked, violent person spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.” My intention in this reflection today is primarily a linking of resources for listening and conversations…as I recently came across a podcast that interests me. I’ve only listened to a few episodes on this forum but the...

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Podcast and Book Link: “Jesus and John Wayne”

May 22, 2021
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Religion, Politics and Current Events

Taking a brief moment to link a good podcast by Lee Camp I just listened to featuring a talk with Kristin Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.The title/topic caught my eye as I have listened to this audiobook back around January 2021. Last August 2020 I had added a piece here called The Enthusiastic Election of the Embodiment of All Seven Deadly Sins which was my expressed view at that time and...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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