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Respite: A Stinkbug Encounter

I've been trapping stinkbugs. It's true. Ever since my last encounter with a stinkbug, I've been a little bit more ruthless in my dealings with them. I have these short plastic cups I've been using to scoop 'em up befo…
God in the Face of Fear

Vignette.1.1 or, God, in the Face of Fear She was a small Russian child, messy haired with smooth, white, doll-like skin. Her cheeks were usually flushed, giving the impression of rouge or a slight fever, and her large e…
Unmerited

Do you think maybe the picture of the triangles in my previous post scares people away? Maybe. Maybe. I still like them. Gratuitous faceball picture. Because life can be a pain sometimes. I was thinking this m…
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels*

or, Sinning Vicariously I know, I know. Korean soaps are crack. I tell people this all the time. Once you start, it's almost impossible to stop. It's addicting, and it drains the brain. I have to confess at this poi…
I, Prodigal

Good week this week. 10 more days left until the last day of teaching. I've had a chance to think about the story of the prodigal son... this son who grew under the grace and love of his father since birth, and compl…
Preamble

or, Halfway Christian I've been meaning to post on something significant for a while. But those of you who have followed me in this dizzying journey of the last few weeks may not need any other explanation as to why I…
Love!

I miss Calvin and Hobbes. Another good day of work. I find them gifts from God. I was even excited about my lesson plan (again) (!!!). It's Friday (almost.) Lesson plan for tomorrow: outlook is not so rosy. I'm tir…
Grace... I'm thinking about grace again. (No, not grace and the Hamas.) I'm talking about the grace that is the unconditional love of God. What a curious concept... this unconditional love. This love that not only…
What's so amazing about Grace? No, I'm not talking about my friend Grace from NY who has a horde of hamas (Korean for hippos, not the extremist group) in her guest bedroom. Which, thanks to her, whenever I see news reg…