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Gleanings from Gail: August 2010
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Tell me again why I am Presbyterian? A peer who was in seminary and also serving on the committee laughed and the rest of the committee looked at me as if I had fallen from another planet. My friend suggested we go out and get a cup of coffee. At that fated meeting, she described to me the history of the PCUSA's long and sordid history of ordination standards. My response was something like, "x$@%S! Are you KIDDING me! I don't want to be a part of a church that hides in fear;.
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Gleanings from Gail: Day 0 - Dance
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Saturday, January 23, 2010. Day 0 - Dance. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama. The Art of Pastoring by William C. Martin. The Pastor by Gordon Lathrop. The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. The Divine Hours by Phyllis Tickle. The Message by Eugene Peterson. The Three Questions by Jon J Muth. Small Wonders by Barbara Kingsolver. High Tide in Tuscon by Barbara Kingsolver.
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Gleanings from Gail: March 2009
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Thursday, March 12, 2009. Just like a new Kenmore washer and dryer set, I've been what they call in the Presbyterian Church (USA), installed as the called pastor of Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church. Many people have said to me, "Did you get a new church? I didn't know you were searching? Seriously, it has been a long journey for me and for the church, but it is finally a call. Many of the members of the church have asked me if I was excited for this to be completed. Hmmmm, excited? Born in Kansas, grad...
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Gleanings from Gail: July 2010
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Saturday, July 24, 2010. Sometimes this Pastor Thing is Questionable. Disclaimer: I am changing the names to protect the guilty. All of these woes and worries distract from ministry. I am reminded of the Psalm from the memorial I did this morning - Psalm 121. I lift up my eyes to the hills—. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD,. The Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—. He who watches over you will not slumber;. Indeed, he who watches over Israel. I also feel I...
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Gleanings from Gail
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Monday, April 12, 2010. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Dreams of my Father by Barack Obama. The Art of Pastoring by William C. Martin. The Pastor by Gordon Lathrop. The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. The Divine Hours by Phyllis Tickle. The Message by Eugene Peterson. The Three Questions by Jon J Muth. Small Wonders by Barbara Kingsolver. High Tide in Tuscon by Barbara Kingsolver. Evensong by Gail Godwin.
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Gleanings from Gail: October 2009
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Friday, October 30, 2009. 28 Day Cleanse - Day 22. Oh my goodness, less than a week to go, but not really. I've made a strong commitment to myself that I need to stay with this program. It's working for me and in so many ways. I'm feeling much closer to myself and to God. I have more time for prayer and contemplation because I'm not thinking about food all the time! It's such freedom. Also, my attachment to things is loosening as well. Hallelujah! I'm on my way. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. I guess what ...
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Gleanings from Gail: Goodbye
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Monday, February 1, 2010. I really don't understand why God wants us to feel this sort of pain and loss. It makes no sense to me and as a minister, well, that's a pretty risky thing to say. All of this turmoil could simply be the after effects of turning 50 in October. Whatever the reason, I don't like it. Poets say it best. From Mary Oliver's "When Death Comes:". When it's over, I want to say all my life. I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. Born in Ka...
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Gleanings from Gail: A new day, a new start
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Monday, July 5, 2010. A new day, a new start. Many things have improved.my cholesterol, my Vitamin D levels, but my Blood Pressure has gone up. Don't really know what that is about and I'm going to see the doc tomorrow. It is frustrating to say the least! I also feel I need to break out and begin some new things. I'm feeling more bold these days. I look forward to communicating with you all in the next 28 days! July 10, 2010 at 2:59 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Pastor by Gordon Lathrop.
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Gleanings from Gail: Angel Cards - no idea what day - Responsibility
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Monday, February 15, 2010. Angel Cards - no idea what day - Responsibility. Ugh, I have been so irresponsible about writing the silly blog. This, of course, is why the irony of the angel card on my desk is so darned ironic. Responsibility. Ha! I laugh in the face of responsibility! I don't like to admit that a 50 year old woman, pastor, mom, wife, daughter, friend, should be more responsible than I am. Grown up, even. Seriously, what is this aging stuff all about, anyway? Three Cups of Tea by Greg Morten...
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