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02 Nov Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 2 comments

THE PARADOX

When I was young my family used to frequent a popular restaurant in the Northwest where they served the most remarkable dessert. I was mesmerized by the contradiction in the concept. DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM! How on earth? Who thought of this marvelous concoction? A tasty, crazy paradox. How does the dictionary define Paradox? One...

29 Oct Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | Comments

INVISIBLE

This is the weekend when people dress up in costumes, and put on the the identity of other people, freely pretending to be someone they’re not. For many, this is a chance to really stand out and get noticed. I think everyone wants to be noticed. In our fast paced society with often impersonal customer...

15 Oct Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 3 comments

FINGERPRINTS

FINGERPRINTS I pulled into the church parking lot and got out of my car, catching a quick glimpse of my friend Melanie’s car that was parked next to mine. The passenger window was covered in little fingerprints. I asked her what happened. She told an adorable tale of parking her car in a thunderstorm so...

17 Sep Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 1 comment

SHELL SHOCKED

Our church, indeed Carson City and all of Northern Nevada seems to be in a confused state. In a matter of 12 days, we have seen a mass shooting in our local iHop, lost a sweet young man to a motorcycle accident, witnessed mass casualties take place as an airplane crashed into a watching crowd...

10 Sep Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | Comments

THOUGHTS ON WEEDS

THOUGHTS ON WEEDS I have a confession. My flower bed at the entrance to my home is a travesty. It has been neglected all summer, and it is completely weed filled, and choked of the promise it held in early spring. I had a plan back then. A lovely plan. Colors of the triad were...

01 Sep Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 2 comments

MY COMBAT BOOTS

I always feel uncomfortable and squirm in my seat a little when I see women portrayed in movies as being frivolous and nonsensical. I know that’s crazy. Like the women who lived to play bridge and vie for social status in the South in the movie “The Help”. They have nothing to do with me,...

25 Aug Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 1 comment

THE BIG MEET UP

I love it when I make time in my schedule to meet up with friends. Even if I see them frequently and pass them in crowds, it’s always so nice to spend quality time together. Being with a friend with whom you can share your heart and reflect on your life truly does something sweet...

01 Aug Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 1 comment

TO BE CONTINUED…

I woke up this morning with the distinct realization that it is now August. The feeling of being trapped in a runaway train is gripping me. I have enjoyed having my house full this summer. Lots of people to talk to, to go places with, and to help me work. I know that time is...

28 Jul Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 1 comment

A DISCERNING EAR

I am developing my ear. As a fairly new worship leader, I have been listening to a LOT of Christian music. And I have to say, I find some of it to be quite revolting. (Sorry if you’re a fan of all things “Christian”.) I can tell within the first verse if I will like...

18 Jul Posted by connieourtime in think//Women's Ministry | 2 comments

NO WAITING

Americans have become very adept at waiting. In fact we have spread this art of waiting all over the world. When my husband and I traveled to Kenya we saw this firsthand. We would drive past empty lots with people streaming through, forming line after line, waiting for matata’s (grafitti covered small busses – their...