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Month: December 2016

Taking Out the Tree

December 27, 2016January 1, 2017 / jamesrneal / 2 Comments

Note: This short story was originally published on Amazon and Smashwords and is forthcoming on Kobo and Nook (Barnes and Noble). I've provided it here so as many as might wish can read it for free. If you enjoy it, please go to Amazon and leave a review. You don't have to buy it there: … Continue reading Taking Out the Tree

Farewell to my Pseudo-Self

December 23, 2016January 1, 2017 / jamesrneal / 10 Comments

The poet Theodore Roethke once admonished his readers to "Be sure that whatever you are is you." That's sound enough advice. But, like a lot of good advice, it goes largely unheeded in contemporary society. Most of us, at times, transform ourselves in a thousand small ways to fit the expectations, desires and prejudices of … Continue reading Farewell to my Pseudo-Self

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Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, Thrust into hell Satan, and all evil spirits, Who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. . . . . . #prayer #stmichael #archangel #michael #anglican #episcopal #enidok #woodcarving
We just finished this in a book study, and I'm going back to reread it from the beginning. It's a must read on grace. . . . . . #christianlife #bibliophile #booksofinstagram #bookish #bookaddict #bookaholic #readers #bookworm #bookclub #ilovebooks #booknerd #booklover #booklove #read #reading #amreading #grace
The folks at the food pantry are feeling the zen of orange stacking. #fruitzen It's a thing now. . . . . . #zen #stacking #foodpantry #playingwithfood
Thankful for all who serve Christ and the Church through music. #makeajoyfulnoise . . . . . #worship #choir #praisemusic #episcopal #anglican #hymns
She can win any staring contest when it's #snacktime. . . . . . #hungrydog #doxie #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshund
It's just that kind of afternoon. #Sunday #naptime #sleepydog #dogsofinstagram
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