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PRACTICE WRITING 4-6-25

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I haven’t been practice writing much lately. Honestly, I have been struggling with the discipline of my lifestyle for the last several weeks.

I have been chalking it up to transition. So much has changed in the rhythm of the Vicarage these last several weeks it has been a bit overwhelming for all of us. It’s been good, but admittedly a little daunting.

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Add to that, the fact that I am about to go through oral surgery to remove three teeth tomorrow….

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and I think I have a perfect recipe for a procrastination depression. I don’t feel sad, but I know I am hiding in YouTube, Facebook and episodes of “CALL THE MIDWIFE”.

I think I am also struggling with the permaculture mindset that flows between ministry and forest gardening. The two things seem to be a perfect complement for each other. Yet they also call for a mindset of self discipline that is, frankly, a new level for me.

I keep watching episodes of the “The lazy Gardener” and “Huw Richard” on YouTube. While they talk about how permaculture is cooperating with nature and actually less labor intensive than conventional gardening, I am left wondering if this is the “lazy” way then……GOOD GRIEF!

I am also powerfully aware that my perspective is being powerfully effected by all the changes going on inside my home and in the community. The return of my sister is wonderful…and it is the fulfillment of prophetic forth telling that comes at the convergence of many prophetic forth tellings. Add to that the currents of global instability and…. GOOD GRIEF!

So I guess I will wrap this up by saying I am struggling a bit and praying a lot for the new level of self-discipline this new season is calling me into both as it regards the Vicarage forest garden and the ministry here in the town of Winchendon. If there was ever a time for prayer it is now!

What Are You Reading? Take Charge Of Your Destiny by Dr. Alan Keiran

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I just finished the book ,  Take Charge Of Your Destiny  by my friend Dr. Alan Keiran who spent some time as a chaplain on Capitol Hill.

Here is the review I wrote about it on GoodReads:

We each have a destiny. That destiny intersects with a greater Kingdom of Heaven plan. We each have to choose that plan because our lives are built on choice. In this book Alan Keiran lays out the choices which determine whether or not we will fulfill our God given destinies.
Alan’s pros are clear, easy to read and understand. His stories from his time in the army and the Senate are engaging. This is a beneficial read.  JE Lillie

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Here are a couple of my take away quotes from the book.

” You need to accept this truth: If you live life your way-within the limitations of your intellect, physical prowess, persuasive personality, and life experiences- you will miss your destiny without even realizing you’ve been duped ” p. 47

“It’s to those who commit to doing things His way that He (God) entrusts His most important missions ” p.49

You can get a copy of Alan’s book by clicking the image below

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Staycation Pt. 3

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This vacation was about prayer. It was about rest, and it was about  the day trips.

For my daughter’s birthday I promised her a book crawl. That’s kind of like a pub crawl with books instead of alcohol. 

We headed out early on Saturday morning the 23rd. The Book Mill in Montague is a must see for book lovers.

We  stopped for a photo op with the tardus 

We stopped to visit a piece of family history. 

And for lunch.

I did buy several titles that morning.

Then we headed North. Sadly all the other book stores we checked out were closed. 

So we stoped for banana splits. 

Another book crawl is planned for the fall. Next time we will head South and West.