1 — What I Pray for Myself … one of God’s intimates; self-control; representing Christ well; practicing the fruits of the Spirit; His nearness; His leading plus a few more
2 — Practicing & Perfecting … the tapes I’ve played in my head for five decades
3 — More on #2 … still hating perfectionism but hoping to participate in the divine nature.
4 — Pleasurable Moments … When I ____, I feel his pleasure … a Christian hedonist.
5 — Lower Your Expectations … of others.
6 — Raise Your Expectations … of God.
7 — Mind over Matter … Mind Maps … Personal learning style … Theology is the science of living blessedly forever.
8 — Why I believe God is True … because I talked to him this morning.
9 — Favorite Feeling … The Doctrine of Acceptance
10 — Little Words … Big Meanings … What do we mean by bringing God Glory?
11 — Gratitude … from discontentment to contentment by practicing thankfulness
12 — Gratitude continued … year of 1000 thanksgivings … my top 10 list on gratitude
13 — A day in the life … from besetting sins to freedom … prayer journal entries
14 — Why I like being 50something … top ten list
15 — The harvest is not automatic … A word to the 20something generation … struggle well
16 — Random Acts of Sheer Delight … new delights after 30 years of marriage
17 — I Don’t Know … life mottos that are good for my soul and spiritual growth
18 — Humble beginnings … it’s not about where you came from but where you’re going
19 — Carolyn James … the prettiest girl in the room
20 — There’s a professional for that … the mind of Christ … living up to our image bearer status
21 – It’s not a formula … elements/qualities to living well … sending off the senior women
22 – Arlington Cemetery … final resting place … what happens to your soul at death?
23 – Summer routine … the Bible in 3 months
24 – Pottery … does the clay have anything to bring to the table?
25 – Disrepute … Who’s to blame for the Church’s reputation?
26, 27, 28 – On Being a Theologian … what does a good one look like?
29 – Come Home … Calling … Jesus
30 – Happy Ever After … How can we be assured of a happily ever after outcome? … our conversion assures me
31 – Voting Day … what are we putting our hope in?
32 – Might or Maybe: Wrestling with the Subjunctive … what might or maybe has to do with living well in the already and not yet.
33 – Trials – Where to go, how to respond … recognizing they are light, momentary and temporary.
34 – Three Things to Dwell on in 2015 … God’s ways … eternity … advancing His Kingdom
35 – Lessons learned from when God says No to our desires … things we only think we want … His ways are higher
36 – Mothers’ Day … a tribute to my mom
37 – Camp … my post-seminary dream job
38 – Generosity … joy and poverty … a surprising combination
39 – Tom’s Boots … finishing well … clutter vs. treasures
40 – Anxiety … its root problem