I'm Fasting from the News
I am avoiding the news. I always want to know everything. By fasting for the season of Lent, to allow myself to focus on other things.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Nov 13, 2023
- 3 min
Why They Hate Israel and Us, too
The history of the holy land explains why Israel is hated by so many today.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Letting Go of Old Stuff
We have been giving away some of the older things in our possession. It's a real pleasure.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Christmas Was Always Gritty
I love the sweet smells of Christmas, the glow of candles, but Christmas is a gritty story about real people in a tough, miserable spot.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Healing My Tempting Habit
When I am tempted to feel sorry for myself, it can dominate my mind. But when I consider the people who have blessed me I am so grateful!
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Oct 16, 2021
- 2 min
When It’s Hard to Believe
It is hard for me to believe in God, when I consider all the dark, empty things of life, the big questions with no answers.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jun 27, 2021
- 3 min
Will we find Courage to Care ?
I wrote my book to empower people to help friends or neighbors in trouble, but COVID prevented me from promote it. Everything stopped!
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Seeds of Opportunity
Nature seems often wasteful, with seeds scattered everywhere. But maybe that teaches us something about how to live freely, as well.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
To Believe or Not Believe - Part II: What are the gaps in my life?
Science never seems to address the most tender gaps in our human story, the gaps that occur in our relationships, and in our own morality.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Mar 20, 2021
- 3 min
One Believes and the Other Not
Two prominent scientists, Francis Collins and Richard Dawkins believe the same things in science. But about God, they are at opposite ends.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Our Friend, the IRS
I consider the IRS our friend, just like any other cop on the beat who needs our help to enforce the law.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jan 18, 2021
- 3 min
Relapse and Recovery
Since the insurrection, I have had increased anxiety, a sort of alertness to danger, a feeling that I need to be vigilant. How about you?
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Being a Non Anxious Presence - or Hanging on in Today's Windstorm
On November 3, Inc.com reported 59 percent of Americans expected that day to be the most stressful of their lives. For several months...
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
I Am Aching
On the eve of this election, my heart is aching.
How I wish for the steady tones that might call us toward healing.
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