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The Gospel of Beloved Smallness

August 9, 2019 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

"You want my tried and true maxim on preaching?" Professor Smith said, beginning to draw a diagram on the whiteboard. "You want my one rule about preaching? "Say one true thing about God, then … [Read more...] about The Gospel of Beloved Smallness

Homemaking, Joy, and the Ominous, Ever Present “Shoulds”

October 31, 2018 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

All I'm thinking about these days is homemaking in my first all-alone studio apartment. The happiness feels crackly, like my fingers are sparkling with energy. Last week I was driving to a date, … [Read more...] about Homemaking, Joy, and the Ominous, Ever Present “Shoulds”

That Time Between Christmas and New Years

December 28, 2017 by Laura Jean 5 Comments

I've dumped all my junk on the spiritual desk. I vowed to keep this desk clean and spacious, set aside and sacred, so that I can escape there to clear my head and find silence. Today, I've emptied my … [Read more...] about That Time Between Christmas and New Years

Bonfire Night

September 27, 2017 by Laura Jean 1 Comment

The night after Annie died, we built a bonfire at a janky campsite outside of the hotel property. We were living in close quarters that summer, 4 or 6 or 9 or even 15 people to a dorm room in the … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night

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