Spiritual Formation

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Lectio Obscura
Christian Obscurity
Spiritual Formation

A Life Obscured

Living an inconspicuous life while also living fully known to God.

The Gentle Leader

Spiritual Formation

The Gentle Leader

2022-07-06

Information Overload & the 1850 Filter

Spiritual Formation

Information Overload & the 1850 Filter

2022-06-22

Saturday vibes. (Meanwhile, I’m at the other end

Saturday vibes. (Meanwhile, I’m at the other end of the couch reading scholarly works on Isaiah 58.)

Dear Grass, Thanks for deciding to grow in Novembe

Dear Grass, Thanks for deciding to grow in November. 🙄

A nap under the Christmas tree on the faux fur loo

A nap under the Christmas tree on the faux fur looks like a splendid idea…

What did you forget on your grocery list that requ

What did you forget on your grocery list that required a trip to the store today? Me: cooking oil. 🤦‍♀️ God bless our essential workers who taking care of us today!!

Fun fact: I don’t like Thanksgiving food. And we

Fun fact: I don’t like Thanksgiving food. And we are at home tomorrow. So it’s non-traditional ribs, fried okra, baked beans, corn on the cob, and focaccia. I never get to make meals like this! And I made a massive pot of stew today, so I don’t have to cook the rest of the weekend.

Goodbye, Sweet Gum!! It’s her last day in our ya

Goodbye, Sweet Gum!! It’s her last day in our yard. We will miss her shade, but we will not miss our anxiety over the very old tree that was planted in absolutely the wrong spot (on a hill, too close to power lines). We are planning on replacing her with a handful of smaller, power line friendly species next fall.

No school this week! And E is busy with a video ed

No school this week! And E is busy with a video editing Legend of Zelda project. And eating junk for lunch because I stopped caring about nutritional lunches in 2016.

When Mom says you can’t double your usual amount

When Mom says you can’t double your usual amount of food even though you are on meds, you try adorable sulking under the trees in the next room.

Tree up! Lights lit! Ornaments on!!

Tree up! Lights lit! Ornaments on!!

Just an ordinary Thursday. @zeldathescottie is per

Just an ordinary Thursday. @zeldathescottie is perched on a pillow in the sun. My aloe vera has had enough to drink (my mom is constantly telling me to water it). And I am scrolling Instagram, definitely not doing my Old Testament reading. (Though I only have two chapters until I am DONE with this textbook for the semester!) Thanks to @thelazygenius for inviting me to note my life today.

Came home with a massive stack of books from #icap

Came home with a massive stack of books from #icapglobal2022. Can’t wait to dig in, @christybauman @andrewjbauman @dr._sandie_morgan @the.wellhouse

It’s officially Earl the Squirrel season in my e

It’s officially Earl the Squirrel season in my entry. 🥰

The ornamental grass in the Brentwood Library book

The ornamental grass in the Brentwood Library book drop-off/pick-up line called my name this afternoon while I waited my turn. #contemplativephotography #springfieldmo

The music alone is reason to come to #icapglobal20

The music alone is reason to come to #icapglobal2022. We have professional musicians, soloists from every region, and multiple languages every session!

Spent all yesterday afternoon working registration

Spent all yesterday afternoon working registration at #icapglobal2022. Opened the night with worship and some contemplative art. And trekked up the hill to my cabin at the end of everything to make a grilled cheese sandwich, lay dead on my floor, and try to sleep. Been going on cortisol and caffeine for 72 hours, and my body feels done today. (Burnout is a long recovery, man.) But it’s only Monday!!

Prayer shawls and Peace Pals. And of course, our i

Prayer shawls and Peace Pals. And of course, our international flags!! ICAP Global starts tomorrow!! #icapglobal2022

Happy birthday, Elijah!! How can you possibly be 1

Happy birthday, Elijah!! How can you possibly be 12 years old? Every day is a joy to be your mom!!

On a plane again!! This time to Green Lake, Wiscon

On a plane again!! This time to Green Lake, Wisconsin, for the much anticipated 2020/22 ICAP Global conference!! We’ve been planning for four years!! Cannot wait to see these spectacular people!!

Call it catharsis. Call it obsessed. I’m calling

Call it catharsis. Call it obsessed. I’m calling it pre-Christmas shelf prep. 🤣 (Cleared off shelves not shown.)

Took a break from seminary work today to work on C

Took a break from seminary work today to work on Christmas ornaments. I love them so much!

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