I think one of the most important things I learned in grad school was to hold a charitable position when I am reading someone’s work. It is easy to see the things I disagree with. To be able to identify the good often requires a deeper understanding of their position.

Good morning. May your brackets not bust unless they differ from mine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug in front of open blinds with the sun shining.

#Wordle 1,006 6/6*

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A six and I was lucky.

The #OldGal got a 4.

I feel like this will be a tough one for the #YoungPups.

#Wordle 1,005 4/6*

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The #OldGal lost her MoJo! She dropped a five today and earned a defeat. The door is wide open #YoungPups!

Good morning! May you practice patience in the midst of whatever stressful situation you might find yourself in today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing βœοΈβ˜•οΈ

White coffee mug in front of an inviting fire
I know of no more poignant contrast between two human destinies than that of Peter and Judas. Both assumed leadership within the group of Jesus’ disciples. Both saw and heard wondrous things. Both went through the same dithery cycle of hope, fear, and disillusionment. As the stakes increased, both denied their Master.

From: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey πŸ“š

If this isn’t a β€œbut by the grace of God go I,” I don’t know what is.

Good morning! May you create opportunities to be present in the lives of others today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

#Wordle 1,004 3/6*

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Dude, the #OldGal came in with a 4 and was feeling confident. Well that was just like her opinion, man. 🀣

#YoungPups what you got today?

Good morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

#Wordle 1,003 4/6*

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The #OldGal forgot to take her PEDs today, apparently and dropped a five. I think she felt bad for the #YoungPups.

On St. Patrick’s Day I like to meditate on this final stanza of his prayer.

Strands #14 β€œOutside interests” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

I love getting the spangram on the first word.

Good morning! May you know loving kindness today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A national baseball hall of fame coffee mug filled with glorious Guatemalan coffee in front of a fireplace.

#Wordle 1,002 5/6*

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The #OldGal with another 3! #YoungPups, she’s on some sort of performance enhancing substance.

Live music is great! It’s even better when your pal is the guitarist!