Jen Manglos

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  • Coffee Culture

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    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

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    “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

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    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

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    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…

  • What a Difference a Day Makes

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    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!

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    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…

  • Christmas Reflections: Gifts – December 24, 2013

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    My family opened some of our gifts last Saturday before my brother left to spend Christmas day with his girlfriend’s family.  Mainly we opened gifts from my brother (and he opened his gifts from us), but my family insisted that I open one of my gifts.  Mom has been talking about this particular gift for…

  • Christmas Reflections: Emmanuel – December 17, 2013

    Christmas Reflections: Emmanuel – December 17, 2013

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    Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14, ESV I have a friend at work whose son is singing the Amy Grant song “Emmanuel” for a school Christmas show.  He comically describes his son rocking out to…

  • The Novelty Has Worn Off – December 12, 2013

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    I’m tired of writing about being single. When I first started blogging, I was full of ideas of posts on the single life – both silly and serious. Now, the novelty has worn off. The thought of writing about singleness or dating feels more like a chore. I feel stuck when it comes to dating.…

  • Christmas Reflections: O Holy Night – December 10, 2013

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    I do not often have favorites. Of anything. My taste in most things change frequently. I mean, for 6 months I loved my ketchup, mustard, A1, and cheese sandwiches. Now, you couldn’t pay me enough to eat that nastiness (in all fairness, I was in first grade when I was fond of that odd combo).…