Gayle

Armchair Theology

2012/12/01 Gayle 1

This post is a deviation from my usual musings. However, if you stick with me, I think it will become clear. The political season is behind us (sort of…well, as much as it is ever behind us). This particular election cycle caused me to enter into deep contemplation. Not about politics (which might have been your first guess) but about spirituality, religion, and faith. I saw and heard some of the meanest and nastiest comments from people who wear their ‘Christianity’ on their sleeve (which is to say they’re always proclaiming their Christianity). I have witnesses the most un-Christlike behavior from those who would claim that they bear witness to God’s love. If you know me…and quite possibly even if you don’t….you know that I The rest of the story

30 DAYS OF THANKFUL – DAY TWENTY-SIX: Charles M. Schulz

2012/11/26 Gayle 0

Today I am thankful for Charles M. Schulz and his Peanuts Gang! His characters have brought entertainment to my life for many years. Happy Birthday Chuck!

30 DAYS OF THANKFUL – DAY TWENTY-FIVE: My Nephew Donald

2012/11/25 Gayle 0

Today I am thankful for my nephew Donald. Sometimes he is so much like my dad it makes my heart break! I love his matter of fact way of looking at the world (even though I often do not agree). I love the fact that he puts his heart and soul into things and there is rarely a doubt where Donald stands on anything (reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger).

30 DAYS OF THANKFUL – DAY TWENTY-FOUR: My Nephew TW

2012/11/24 Gayle 0

Today I am thankful for my nephew TW. I love his quirky sense of humor and his approach to life! I am very proud of the man he has become (although I was always proud of the boy he was). I am also thankful for his wife Jenny. It appears to me that she helps to give his life direction and is supportive of him.

30 DAYS OF THANKFUL – DAY TWENTY-THREE: My Sister

2012/11/23 Gayle 0

My sister was 7 years old when I was born. I don’t know how she felt about having a little sister….but I can guess! I can guess based on the way she has always treated me. As I approach my 50th birthday, my sister is still my fearsome defender. She is the first to call me out on my wrongs, and the first to cheer at the good. Sure, she has spent her life trying to kill me It’s a long long story) but she is also the one who has watched over me for my whole life. So, today I am thankful for my sister. I can’t imagine my life without her.