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  • I-70 Sports Link: KC Chiefs & KC Royals

                      Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in  its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a… Read more

  • Two sides of greatest gift: Giving love, receiving love

    During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral.  There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in… Read more

  • Resting in confusion

    Three weeks into a rest period, I find myself in confusion.  I am so used to operating on a schedule and knowing my goals, this pause in that life is… Read more

  • Americans: Happy Birthday! Happy 242nd!

    Dear Americans, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday.  I know getting older sometimes makes us want to skip a birthday, but let face it–no one really wants… Read more

  • In the end, no dry bones. . . just the lion, the wolf and the lamb

    This is the final sermon after 10 years in the pulpit.  Sunday, June 24, will also be the last sermon that I have threaded together the images of the Church of Resurrection’s… Read more

  • Do you know your theological father?

    Sermon given on Fathers Day 2018.  This is again loosely connected to the Church of Resurrection’s stained glass window (Leawod, KS) that has woven the sermons together since January 6,… Read more

  • Twisted Hash with Blueberry & Chipolte Sausage

    Meal time can easily be a problem, especially as we cook two or three times a day.  But I find that figuring out how to keep meals from being so… Read more

  • Turning swords into plowshares

    Sermon given on Sunday, June 3, 2018 and loosely connected to the Church of Resurrection’s stained glass window. Leaving college and my farm life, I moved to Lexington, MO, and… Read more

  • Decoration/Memorial Day Thought

    As I prepared the sermon, I started remembering how our family handled Memorial Day, which we called Decoration Day.  The day was a process–beginning in the morning picking flowers from… Read more

  • Cloud of Witnesses lead by faith

    Sermon for Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 27, 2018.  Another connection to Church of Resurrection’s stained glass window.   As we enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend as a holiday, the… Read more

  • The Church: Begins, Grows, Evolves

    Sermon given on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018.  What a powerful day to bring together the messages of Pentecost, John Wesley’s Aldersgate Experience, and the 50th anniversary of the merger… Read more

  • Mothering: Susanna Wesley Style

    Sermon for Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018.  Susanna Wesley is one of the figures included in the Church of Resurrection’s, Leawood, KS, stained glass window which has loosely tied the… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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