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Author Archives: Jo Saxton
The Day My Daddy Sang Over Me
It was a hot summer’s evening in London , 1990. I was sixteen and on my way to a local church to attract the attention of the very handsome young drummer I’d noticed a few weeks ago. It was an … Continue reading
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The Colors Of Us.
It was a poignant afternoon. Our eldest daughter came home from kindergarten with a booklet on Dr. Martin Luther King and she told us all she’d learned. About the backs of buses and schools and water fountains. About Dr. King’s … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Family life, Reflections
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Whatever happened to Generation X?
One of our kids favorite TV shows is Yo Gabba Gabba, and as parents we’re happy to admit we love it too. Its the kind of kids TV show you watched as a college student. Bright, wacky and somehow cool; … Continue reading
Posted in Calling, Missional Living
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Whatever happened to Everywoman…
Well there’s the long story and the short story. And I guess there is somewhere in between. I guess the Not Your Superwoman post was kind of prophetic. Well I was speaking to me anyway. When Everywoman began, I wasn’t … Continue reading
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Not Your Superwoman
One of my favorite singers in my teens was a soul singer called Karyn White. She sang this classic ballad about a man she gave her all to, whom took her for granted. In the chorus she finally takes her … Continue reading
End of Year Review
For some years now, the end of the year has been a time where I’ve done a review. Amid the festivities and pressies and food, it’s been the ideal time to take stock of life and begin to seek God … Continue reading
Betty Back Up
There’s a girl I used to know called Betty Back Up. I wonder if you know her? Betty is a strong attractive woman, with lots going for her. But some of the nagging insecurities that get to every woman have … Continue reading
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Christmas Soundtrack
Over the years my feelings towards Christmas have ranged from frustration, to outright hostility to ambivalence. Obviously, it wasn’t the reason for Christmas that posed the problem. It was everything else, I guessed, I thought. The rampant commercialism and all … Continue reading
Smile
Picture from the New York Times. We smile because we can’t speak. At least not in the same language, not quite, not yet. So we try with our eyes and our hands and expressions to communicate - to show … Continue reading
For the least of these…
Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 He did tell us to get ready. He reminded … Continue reading
The Blind Side
When a Nashville friend of mine discovered Facebook – the first group she joined was entitled thus “If you love a Southern woman raise your glasses; if you don’t, raise your standards.” As I watched the Blind Side, that statement … Continue reading
The Princess and The Frog
I am not into the Princess thing, but I have two preschool daughters so I am hardly going to avoid it. I’m just accepting it as a phase that too will pass. But it was a no brainer that I … Continue reading
Ebenezer
Samuel took a single rock and set it upright between Mizpah and Shen. He named it “Ebenezer” (Rock of Help), saying, “This marks the place where God helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12 The day is done. Thanksgiving is over. We’ve … Continue reading
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Phenomenal
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The … Continue reading
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Role Models
This week Oprah made international news this week by announcing that her show will end in 2011. I’ve got to admit, I was a little wistful about it. I’m not an avid Oprah watcher; in fact I’ve not watched her … Continue reading
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Revolutionary Road
Last night we sat down to watch Revolutionary road. It’s a film set in 1950’s America’s , where a young couple Frank and April Wheeler( played magnificently by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) with full of high hopes and expectations … Continue reading
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Come To Me
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading
Marvellously Made
I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvellously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! Psalm139:14 MSG This weekend’s Guardian newspaper (UK) featured an article about some models, who were healthy and glowing. Yet what struck … Continue reading
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Lord, if you are willing…
“While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make … Continue reading
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Life Laundry
In recent weeks I’ve been inspired/challenged/convicted/whatever to do a “life laundry” and get rid of the clutter in our home. There are toys the girls no longer play with, clothes we don’t wear, paper that simply needs recycling and things … Continue reading
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