The last time Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s crossed paths on the very same day was back in 1945! Even I wasn’t born yet! Today, one might find red hearts and ashen crosses! The Lenten practice is an exercise of discipline. In 2017 I wrote a book called the 40 Days of Lent. It is a… [Read More]
Lent
And So It Begins…
Today is March the first, Ash Wednesday. The first day of Lent 2017. On April 16th we will celebrate Resurrection Day and the glorious celebration, declaring… He IS Risen! He is risen INDEED! I want to share a few Lent facts with you today: Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, is the first day of… [Read More]
A Prelude to Lent
Why Lent? To that question, I answer with another question (I know you aren’t supposed to do that!)… Why not Lent? People who know “things” say if you do something or not do something for 40 days, it becomes habit. I am uncertain what I am going to deny myself of this Lenten Season –… [Read More]
Drum Rolls and Confetti! A Book is Born!
I gave birth to my ninth baby this week….I mean book. Bringing life to a book is a lot like childbirth! This baby, I mean book, has been planned-for about three years – let me explain. About three years ago the Lord planted this big seed in me and called it 40 days of Lent, I… [Read More]
the value of one
Last week I mentioned here on my blog that I felt invisible at a recent ‘twitter party’. That feeling, obviously, is not uncommon – so many commented they too feel invisible. As some of you know I am neck deep in a new book, 40 Days of Lent – the people, places, and events surrounding… [Read More]
i’m giving up lent for lent
Today, February 10th, 2016, is the first day of Lent. I like to recognize Lent. I want to honor Jesus Christ. But, this year I am giving up Lent for Lent. I am not going to deny myself anything in particular – I already don’t eat sugar, wheat, or drink soda. I am holding fast… [Read More]
i believe
Dearest One, There is a fire burning inside of me. Words that must be written down; however, I don’t know where to begin. An image has engraved itself on my heart – 21 men walking down a beach. All orchestrated as though it was a Hollywood production – to send a message to the “Cross-bearers”… [Read More]
the lenten season – a repost
I used to think only those of a certain denomination celebrated the Lenten season by abstaining from something loved for 40 days. And then several years ago I went to an Ash Wednesday service and left with a garden marker that says Deny myself – Determination – Luke 9:23 – Lent 2006. The scripture reference… [Read More]