Finding God in left field | Faithful Living
It happened Sunday afternoon this week when I decided to enjoy a short nap in my family room recliner, a blanket and chihuahua on my legs for added warmth. I had been watching small birds work their way around our back deck and as I dozed I heard a chorus that soothed my tired being.
February 12, 2012
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Esmeraldas Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Valentine's Day is just a few days away and all I can think about is chocolate!
Nothing satisfies and comforts me more that a rich creamy simple pudding.
I love the simplicity of this recipe because you just need a few ingredients.
The most important ingredient is the chocolate ...
Republica Del Cacao directly supports farmers to sustainably produce exquisite...
Exploring forgiveness | Religion Notes
Rev. Bruce Bode, minister at the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Port Townsend, will explore issues of forgiveness Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, Freeland.
February 10, 2012
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Interpreting Revelation | Religion Notes
Whidbey Island Theological Studies presents, “Understanding the Book of Revelation,” Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8:45 a.m. to noon.
February 10, 2012
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Chocolate Hazelnut Layered Mousse – Gluten Free, Non-Dairy, Vegan
Looking for the perfect dessert to make for a special someone this Valentine's Day?Yes, Cupid ... even Gluten Free, Non-Dairy and Vegans can enjoy this creamy, crunchy and chocolaty dessert!This is so easy but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen and is another great excuse to make something in my favorite Weck Jars!But how do...
Getting Greener in 2012
In the past few years Whidbey Island has grown significantly greener. We have the WhidbeyGreenSeal with 40 new member organizations, Pioneer Way Improvements in Oak Harbor tied for the first Greenroads Certification in the State, the Navy built a new Child Development Center that is Certified LEED Platinum, our Rideshareonline participants nearly doubled and the gas saved...
Gluten Free Spaghetti With Lemony Garlic Sautéed Kale
After many years of separation ....I have finally decided to really accept my relationship and embrace it. You see ...many years ago I had to break-up with a love that used to comfort me, warm meand fullfill me with such joy ...I am happy to say that the time apart was worth it.We both had time to expand our...
Music as a spiritual experience
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent,” wrote Victor Hugo. Because of this paradox, music can be a spiritual experience. Rev. Ketcham will speak about it Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Whidbey Universal Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525.
February 4, 2012
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There’s nothing like a good story | Faithful Living
I love a good joke and even more, a good story. I’m particularly fond of lingering around the table with my young adult children, just to connect and talk. But when I can only reach them by phone my familiar prompt often gets things going: It’s so good to talk with you. Got any good stories to tell me?
One story comes from a friend of my daughter who had been jarred awake by the alarm she’d set. Even though she was tired she pulled herself out of bed and made her way to the kitchen. She had a lot to do and knew that even though she wasn’t really hungry, she’d better eat breakfast and get a move on the day. As she walked through the house she caught a glimpse of herself in a mirror: her eyes were only half open and streaked slightly because she’d been too tired to remove her eye make-up the night before. She saw her dark curls as nothing but a disorganized mess on her head.
January 27, 2012
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Remember the needy today | Faithful Living
For the first three decades of my life I lived in a region that celebrates the sun. It is for this reason that I have, for the last 23 years, celebrated snow in the Pacific Northwest with the enthusiasm of a kid. If I learn that it might snow overnight, I leave the back porch light on so I can easily make my way to a bedroom window to conduct snow checks throughout the night.
January 20, 2012
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What really counts in sports? | Religion Notes
Sports have long been regarded as a metaphor for life, a call for courage, persistence, team work, all of which will be on display in this Olympic year 2012. Many top-level athletes attribute their success to the power of prayer and God.
January 13, 2012
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