Perfectionism noun – refusal to accept any standard short of perfection Anyone? My sister and I were talking the other day about…well about everything, because that’s what sisters do, and I said something that rang the bell! You know, the one that rings when Holy Spirit says, “Write it down.” Yes, that one. Then, this… [Read More]
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Quarterly Report: Q1-2019
Quarterly Report I enjoy doing this report four times a year. Monthly is too often for me but quarterly is perfect. And, it is good for my soul to go through the planner and see how the days were spent. I have learned the truth about a saying I saw years ago – not sure… [Read More]
Lent: So It Begins
The Lenten Journey Peggy and I were ten and six years old – our very best friends lived two houses down and they were devout Catholics. We were Brethren and Lent wasn’t even addressed by our church. Easter was, but not Lent. I remember the day they came home from Mass, all nine of them,… [Read More]
Quietude – March 2-3, 2019
The Season of Lent In the effort to prepare your heart for the celebration of Resurrection Day, we will be taking a look at Jesus’ final months of ministry. Beginning Winter A.D. 29, we will cover some events, people, and places. The Lenten Season is all about self-denial as we walk Jesus’ final miles toward… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: SEARCH
Kate said search. If I was a betting woman I would say that 40% of the faith writers who participate in Five Minute Friday will use the scripture… And you will seek Me and will find Me, when you SEARCH for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29.13 I can’t really blame them either because… [Read More]
WANTED: Y O U
We want YOU! I know just how you feel… Has anyone ever said that to you and you know darn well they don’t have a clue how you feel? Have you ever said that to someone without thinking I really don’t know how they feel. I’m here today to remind us to never say that to… [Read More]
Abortion – I (almost) had one
Abortion, Dates, and Choices On January 22nd, 1973 the Supreme Court of the United States, Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized abortion, was made law. On January 19th, 1977 it snowed in South Florida. On March 10th, 1977 I became pregnant with my third child. April 1977 Only my obstetrician knew my thoughts at the… [Read More]
This n That
When Friends Meet It had been on the calendar since before Christmas and finally the day was here. Three of my dearest friends were coming to the flat. Two had already seen our second-floor, downtown flat but one would be seeing it for the first time. I like to watch the reaction. #fromfarmtoflat We chatted… [Read More]