Month: January 2014

  • Story in Perspective

    Story in Perspective

    I love a good story, don’t you? One of my favorite ways to connect with others is to tell our stories.  It just seems to happen when people gather.  I think that so much of what we share is corralled into little narratives that we in turn offer to others.  This is all an eloquent…

  • Coffee Culture

    Excellent coffee without the snobbery. I got to visit Seattle a couple of weekends ago and this is undoubtedly the highlight of its coffee culture. Now Seattle can boast many things: the Space Needle, Pike’s Place Market, a thriving food scene, birthplace of grunge music, crazy Seahawk fans. But without a doubt one of the…

  • Hey, Your Weakness is Showing

    “The American Dream is to live in our strength; God’s dream is that we live in our weakness.” I read these words this morning.  And oh boy, didn’t they strike true?  The truth that most days I want to live out of strength, when the invitation is to be weak.  Then weakness breaks down the…

  • Sheltered

    Sheltered

    Hi All, With the crazy week I’ve had plus the preparations for flying to Seattle today, I’ve gotten a bit behind on my writing.  Today, I’m reposting a “classic” blog post.  I hope you enjoy it anew. Jen ——————————————————————————————————————————————— Sheltered “I just want to be held,” I say quietly to myself.  Not in a metaphoric,…

  • He Wasn’t Joking

    I finished 2013 by reflecting on the year – giving thanks for the joyous moments, crying over hopes disappointed, and prayerfully looking forward.  As I looked forward I sensed God was calling me into a season of learning freedom in circumstances.  When troubles strike, I often find that I struggle with doubt.  Some days I…

  • Yoga Voice

    Namaste. Five years ago that word stirred up very specific feelings within me.  Excitement.  This enthusiasm was connected to the expectation of a new episode of “Lost.”  I was very much swept up into the “Lost” universe, eagerly awaiting each new episode, biding my time by listening to not one, but three podcasts dedicated to…

  • What a Difference a Day Makes

    I’m a little skeptical when it comes to the New Year.  As January 1 approached this year I was asked about my new year’s resolutions and my answer was always: I don’t do that.  Now, I don’t begrudge anyone partaking in a resolution, but for me they often end up being a set-up for my…

  • Welcome to My New Blog Casa!

    After months of preparations, I am proud to introduce you to my new website: jenmanglos.com.  Isn’t that so much easier to remember than rul84jen.blogspot.com?  I’m still working out the final details, but thought the start of 2014 was a great time to launch this new site.  Thanks for reading this past year and for continuing…