A lot has been happening in the past 60 days, so this is a good time for a what’s-been-going-on-with-us.
People/Things I’ve Celebrated
Krista’s 31st birthday was Sunday. I’m blessed to be a husband and friend of the most interesting, kind, loving, passionate, intelligent, original-of-the-species woman I’ve ever met. She exudes excellence, beauty, and grace in ways I [...]
“Imagine the ecstasy, the cry of joy when God makes a person in his own image! When God made you! The Father gives you as a gift to himself. You are a response to the vast delight of God. Out of an infinite number of possibilities, God invested you and me with existence.”
~ Brennan Manning, [...]
I’m starting a weekly “Best Of” posting where I share a “Barmer Top 4 or 5″ of sorts. I hate to admit that this was inspired by Tim at Black Coffee Reflections, who I’ve now mentioned in two posts in a row (I may have to pay royalties soon if I’m not careful).
It’s been a [...]
“No one else can paint your portrait from an unobstructed view.”
- J.J. Heller, singer and songwriter
You will never come in contact with anyone who will completely accept you and approve of everything you do. This universal truth seems simple enough, but there is an inner drive within each of us to be accepted by [...]
The New Year celebration is my favorite time of year. I love the feeling of a fresh start and the excitement of reaching for new or resurrected goals. However, before moving on to 2008, I want to take inventory of the kind of year 2007 has been.
Looking back isn’t something you want to [...]
Krista’s post from Tuesday is terrific. Check it out HERE. I’m highly biased, but I think it is a great piece.
I took a stand today. I finally stood up to the grocery store line bullies who prowl the city, intimidating those of us who simply ask for a little space when we are finishing our transaction.
I was in line at Wild Oats paying for my groceries when I sensed that the person in line [...]
Jason Barmer
