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- Wanting To Grow - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Cory KempStrolling up to the deli at my local grocery I didn't expect a conversation about the recession with the kind man plopping my tofu burger into its plastic take-out container. But that is what I got, an informed opinion about how the store was no longer carrying some items that hadn't been great ...
Views: 1115 - Wedding Meditation - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Cory KempMy great good fortune has been to know Allison since just before she was born. I was returning home to Connecticut from performing another wedding. Allison's parents, Tracy and Brian, were in charge of transporting me from Milwaukee to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. But it wasn't to ...
Views: 2556 - What brings Us Joy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Cory KempJoy. It's a simple word that somehow defies description on a broad scale because it is so specific to each person's life and spirit. Happiness is a little easier to grasp, at least as a concept. Happiness lights up a room, has long term effects and many sources over the course of time. ...
Views: 1584 - What Is Prayer? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Cory KempLet us pray. With these words we close our eyes, bow our heads, fold our hands together and . . then what? We wait for the minister to continue speaking. We reach out to still a squiggly child. We start a grocery list in our heads for the quick stop at the convenience store on the way home. ...
Views: 1381 - What Is Your Experience Of Prayer? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Cory KempRemembering back as far as I can, prayer has always been a part of my life. At bedtime, the traditional, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I prayer the Lord my soul to keep. Thy love go with me through the night, and wake me with the morning light.” At meals, two different prayers of which only ...
Views: 1345 - When Do You Pray? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Cory KempPrayer is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, the communication factor with God that opens us to grace, hope and the very love of God that transforms our lives. So, when do you pray? Think about that for a moment. Think about when you pray before you start reciting the endless list in ...
Views: 1035 - Where We Are One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Cory KempYou may already know this about yourself, but for me it came as a surprise: I don’t really enjoy shopping. Admitting this publicly is the first step for a fuller life, I am sure, but I haven’t figured out what the second step would be quite yet. I’m a patient woman, so I’ll continue to work ...
Views: 1135 - Who Are The Chosen? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Cory KempThe New England Patriots have announced their desire to create a Hall of Fame celebrating their team's players and accomplishments. While eleven former players are considered Hall of Fame members for their contributions to the sport, their "hall" has been six pages in the team's media guide. ...
Views: 1043 - You Don't See Many Chickens In Clearance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Cory KempRetailers are not always perfect judges of what will sell in any given location or during a particular season. Seeing literal truckloads of new merchandise arrive on a regular basis as a store manager, I caught myself wondering what the buyers were thinking on more than one occasion. The ...
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