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For Wilshire Baptist Church

What do we really believe about divine intervention, change and second chances? Those are questions I’ve been turning over in my head after watching some of the Republican National Convention this week.

I’m not a political junkie, but I like to catch some convention highlights to hear what the parties are saying about themselves and about each other, as well as hear the interpretations and spins of media analysts. It gives me context and perspective on candidates and agendas when it comes time to vote. That’s important because I’m not a straight-ticket or party-line voter. But current events also have me listening to what’s being said about matters of faith and spiritual practice.

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For Wilshire Baptist Church

I don’t know when or how 13 got flagged as a “bad luck” number, but I disagree completely. Especially this year and this week.

As this is being posted, LeAnn and I are on a quick overnight trip to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Nothing fancy, just someplace we’ve never been with some exploring, shopping, eating, hiking and resting. It’s a rare anniversary outing for us because in previous years we’ve had a swirl of other activities crowding the date.

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For Wilshire Baptist Church

I’ve seen it several times now: A woman walking down the street stops in front of our house, turns toward our door, raises her hand, makes upward waving motions, then turns and continues down the sidewalk. It’s unusual and a little bit unsettling, and it has me thinking about who she is and who we are and who we all are together.

On the one hand, it looks like she’s offering us a blessing. If so, then I welcome it and wonder what I can do in return. Perhaps run out to her with a bottle of cold water next time? But then in the dark corners of my imagination, I wonder if she’s casting a spell or a curse. But I don’t believe in such things, so I’ll stick with the blessing.

Continue reading “Blessings, Curses and Crazy Dreams”