tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296080972009-10-13T03:21:00.290-07:00To life! This website is dedicated to the Creator, his creation, and the dance of life.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11470283761189392205noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29608097.post-29917654000496994342008-01-07T11:56:00.000-08:002008-01-07T12:01:42.633-08:00

It's official, folks. I have a new home.www.heatheragoodman.comIt's a blog and website rolled into one. Fancy, huh?Sorry to make you change your blog readers and all that jazz, but it'll be worth it. I love my new site. It's hosted by bible.org. I can do so much more with it--like dedicate pages to my speaking and writing for people who are interested, like more easily manage my sidebars and

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I don't know if you guys have been following the news of what's going on in Kenya the past week or so, but things have gotten bad. You'd think we were watching footage from Rwanda or Sudan.The story has gotten lost in the U.S. due to the Iowa caucus and some woman getting stuck in an elevator for a day or two, but it's a serious situation. Kenya has been peaceful for about 30 years, so the

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If you recall, last year, my theme song was Jamie Cullum's Twentysomething. I turned thirty during the year and was enjoying my last moments footloose and fancy free.Now is my first full year (or should I say fool year?) as a thirty-something. You know, it's not as bad as I thought it'd be, although my husband, Chris, has this notion that now that I'm thirty, I'll grow up.Joke's on him.But the

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The cleaning fairy missed my house.I thought I had scheduled her for after our New Year's shindig. It's the busy season for them, so you have to call in advance. And being the considerate person I am, I even put away the leftover food before going to bed after the party.But two days later, and no fairy.Coffee cups and punch glasses and wine goblets and plates and trays litter my kitchen counters

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My story, Mumbai Baby, is featured in the Winter Solstice 2007 issue of Mused Literary Review. This story is close to my heart because it's the second short story I wrote in the beginning of my journey (although what you'll read has been through numerous rewrites!), and the first story I loved.It's an online journal, so feel free to hop on over there!

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Matthew 11 has always been a difficult passage for me. John the Baptist, a faithful preacher for the Lord, is in jail for his work for Christ. In his cell, he begins to wonder, perhaps even have a shade of doubt. He sends his disciples to ask Jesus, "You are Christ, right? I mean, this isn't for nothing?"Stop. This isn't the difficult part. In fact, this part comforts me. Even John the Baptist

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Some of you have noticed the sign-up to your right (or is it left--I still haven't figured out my right from my left) for my new ezine, Glimpses. A monthly publication delivered right to your email (see? I can do salesman! or woman, rather), this ezine shares glimpses of Christ in His people's stories, in art, and in the Church.This month, I interviewed Jen Kliewer, who with her husband and

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It's disturbing. It's evil.It's meant to be.You like horror? Thrillers? Try your hand at this one.Of course, the music in the movie lacks the talent of a stage version.To read my review of the movie (no spoilers), go here.To join in the discussion that looks at theological themes (some spoilers), go here.

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I admit it. I'm a clinger. Change doesn't bother me. I like new things. But letting go of old ones, that's a different story.So I cling to Christmas.I mourn it's passing. Yesterday I watched half a dozen Christmas movies with my family. Today I'll bake a few more cookies (for my New Year's Eve Party--if you're in the Dallas area, stop on by!) and watch one more Christmas movie.It doesn't feel

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The wrapping began two days ago. The cookie baking began yesterday. The cleaning begins today. I'm gearing up for days of holly jolly joy! (Have you guessed by now that I'm in love with the Christmas season? After all, it's the most wonderful time of the year.)Today will probably be my last day with you until after Christmas. But cheer up, friends! Grab a cup of eggnog, dream by the fire, and let

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If you can watch this without laughing, than like the Burgermeister Meisterburger, you have broken your funny bone. Got this from the Escape Adulthood blog.

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On those boughs of holly--Mistletoe is a symbol of peace and joy and signifies friendship and goodwill. Mistletoe was considered sacred by the Norse Scandinavians, the Druids, and the Native North Americans.In Norse theology, when Balder, the sun god, was killed by the evil spirit Loki with an arrow shaped from a mistletoe, Balder’s mother, Frigga, wept tears of white berries, which brought him

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Ode to HansEvergreenVerdant, JollyLiving, Dancing DelightCelebrating, Joy, Peace, LifeTimelessWant this button?

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Christmas facts about me:White Christmas is my favorite Christmas movie.I didn't know Silent Night was a Christmas carol until I was eight or nine, maybe older. My mom sang it to me every night, every night, even in June. I still get sleepy when I hear it.Rudolph is my Christmas hero. I think you know why.But my second hero, maybe you don't know that one: I put together that clip for a

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The details are fuzzy as any old memory goes. The story comes like a pop-up book for a toddler: pictures emerge here and there but the lines and paragraphs don't make sense.I was four, maybe five, and that year I learned that giving is more fun than receiving.Her name was Deidre. She had been in the hospital for a long time for something chronic like heart problems, not a quick fix like

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I'm going out on a limb today, but I have to say it, though I know of several people who won't agree with me and won't like that I'm saying it. All I can say is "even among misfits you're a misfit" (misfit not meaning the critique group but a broader definition).Here goes.I just don't get all the to-do over the ESV Bible translation. I'm not saying it's a bad translation, but what's all the hype

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In September 2006, I introduced the concept about being a misfit. I told you that Rudolph was one of my favorite Christmas shows because I could relate.I'm a misfit.A dentist elf, a toy bird who swims instead of flies, a prospector searching for a peppermint mine, a reindeer with a shiny, red nose.Why don't I fit it in?This past Sunday night, we watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer again. The

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I found this through Robin today. You play a word game and for every word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice through the United Nations. They partner with poverty.com.Now 20 grains may not be very much, but if a lot of people start playing, that could add up to a lot of rice.Need a five minute break from work? You know what to do.

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The tree came to the United States with German immigrants. The Puritans, however, deemed it pagan mockery of the sacred event of Christmas. In 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts outlawed any observance of Christmas outside of church services, including Christmas trees, carols, and gifts. Schools in Boston remained open on Christmas day through 1870, sometimes expelling students who stayed

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New forum question on Incarnating Christ:I've talked before about sweatshop labor--not shopping at stores that employ sweatshop labor (you can look up your favorite store at Responsible Shopper), being involved in organizations such as International Justice Mission which actively fight sweatshops and slavery, that kind of thing.I hate sweatshop labor. I hate places that force overtime (especially

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I'm shifting things a bit.In January, I'm going to be launching a new ezine. Stay tuned for more on that because the first 100 people to sign-up will receive a little something extra for free (the ezine will be free as well, by the way). I'm telling you this now because I've decided to reclaim my blog for more fun stuff and put what I've been posting as "Mentor Monday" into the montly ezine

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Visit IntersectionIt's like I'm addicted.But seriously, these social networks or online communities or whatever you want to call them are awesome!So I've created one for art and theology called Intersection (http://intersection.ning.com).Here's what I dream: people will upload their photography, poetry, pictures of their paintings (and I know some of you are photographers, poets, and painters).

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I admit it. Everyday in my email comes Merriam-Webster's word of the day.* Not that I actually learn and use these words. But it's fun to get them.Today's word: locofoco.Okay--who cares what this actually means? Just saying the word brings a smile to my face.Locofoco.Hee-hee.For those of you who care: "a member of the Democratic party in the United States."Locofoco.Can you use that in a sentence,

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If Jane Austen were writing today, would she be considered chick lit?

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Visit Incarnating ChristOkay, I was going to hold this off a little longer, but I can't help myself. I'm too excited.I've created a new online social group called "Incarnating Christ" for those who are passionate about incarnating Christ's love to the hurting. To become a member is free. Simply go to http://incarnatingchrist.ning.com/ and follow the steps.Wondering what it is? Here are some

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