Tag: resting brain
Overstimulated? Stressed? Grrrrr
Posted: November 15, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
I wish I could keep this quote in my memory! Especially now. I’m stressed out, overwhelmed, or something. I don’t know what the right word is and I guess the truth is, it doesn’t matter. A few weeks ago, I decided to do more things knowing full well that doing more things means getting overwhelmed […]
Read more...Memorial Service
Posted: October 13, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: resting brain
Today I helped lead a memorial service for a charter member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. I really don’t have a lot of experience leading them. I assisted a bit when I served a church in Atlanta but as the newest Associate Pastor at the church, I never had an opportunity to lead one. It […]
Read more...Beach
Posted: September 7, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
Michael and I went to Myrtle Beach for a few days this week. I think this is the best time to go since hotels are cheaper and we can take Sparky. Pictured at left is Michael and Sparky as they romped on the beach. I’ve never really understood the need for vacations. Oh I like going […]
Read more...“All or Nothing”
Posted: August 22, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
The picture at left is of a book by Kathleen O’Connor called Jeremiah: Pain and Promise. I’ve always disliked Jeremiah and I’ve tended to skip it because it is so violent. The God it depicts is not a God I want to serve so I’ve ignored it and focused on other parts of Scripture. In the preface […]
Read more...Challenges
Posted: August 17, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
I know I have fewer neurons in my brain now so it takes much less to wear me out. Perhaps I got too excited these past few days and have tried to do too much. In any case, it is time for me to regroup. I loved the choir rehearsal Wednesday night. My old “perfectionism” got in the […]
Read more...Grass Trimmer
Posted: August 6, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: mental fatigue, resting brain
<div arial="arial" class=" I had it out with the Grass Trimmer this morning. I preached yesterday at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and I have some thoughts about this that I will share later this week. It always helps me to let things ruminate in my mind first before putting them down on paper. But first, […]
Read more...Transformation
Posted: July 30, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload;, mental fatigue, overstimulation, Presbytery, resting brain, spatial orientation
Yesterday at Circle of Mercy Mahan Siler preached a sermon titled When the Power Goes Out. I must say I could really relate to it. He spoke about powerlessness and how this drives us to prayer. In his sermon last night Mahan reminded us of I Corinthians 12:7 where Paul writes about the “thorn in his […]
Read more...One wild and Precious Life.
Posted: April 24, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: memory, mental fatigue, preaching, resting brain, stress
At the Good Friday service at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, one of the speakers read from “The Summer day” a poem by Mary Oliver It really stuck with me and if you want to read it here’s the link: http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/133.html . I had heard it before but hearing it then was just the right time. She wrote, “Tell me, what is […]
Read more...Homeless Remembrance and Cookies
Posted: December 21, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
Today there was a Homeless Remembrance service at the Haywood Street Congregation. The church has worship services on Wednesday at 12:30 and many members attend who do not have homes. A free lunch is provided for everyone as well as a clothes closet. Folks are not required to go to the worship service in order […]
Read more...Occupy Wall Street
Posted: December 16, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
First, I want to say that I still am unable to respond to comments in the comment section. I really appreciated the comment yesterday since sometimes I wonder if my writing affects anyone. As I said before, I may switch to WordPress (although I’ve been putting it off because learning another system is hard for […]
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