Welcome to week 2 of Expand. It’s been a delight to see the way this series has developed and the voices that are emerging. For those of you catching up you can find the first post here and the second post here. Allow me to introduce you to Erin. Our paths crossed for the first […]
Today’s post is by my dear friend Monica Romig Green. She went through cancer treatment this last year and wrote this lovely piece as her hair began to grow back in. As I sat with my hopes for Expand, Monica’s story came to mind. What a delight it is to have her posting on the blog […]
I am grateful to be a woman. Most days. This gratitude has been a journey for me. For years I had this fear that being “feminine” meant I had to turn off my brain. I worried that it meant I always had to wear pink. I squirmed with thinking I had to just nod and […]
The Oscars will soon be here and I am woefully behind in my viewings. Usually, this time of year is one of excitement and anticipation. Yet, in 2014 I feel oddly disconnected from these Hollywood happenings. While, I have not seen the movies I’d hoped to have by now, I have had the chance to […]
I always get junk mail in my email accounts. Now, I barely glance at them before sending them into email oblivion. Lately though, I’ve been receiving quite a few emails offering me money for charities and some have been making their way into my regular inbox. They’ve given me a chuckle, so here’s my version […]
Can I let you in on a secret? Just you and me? I hate Valentine’s Day. There, I said it. I’m always scared to admit this to the general public, because I automatically get pinned as a shrew (I apparently only surround myself with those who use Shakespearean insults). Let’s make a deal. I’ll explain […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]