It used to be that I planned our meals with great precision every two weeks. I fell away from that practice as life went out of control for a while. While I still cook each night, it seems lately it’s a mad rush at the last minute to figure out what in the heck we are going to eat. When you have 13 people living … Continue reading What’s Cooking at our House: Volume 1
Two years ago one of my best friends died of cancer. She had no idea at first that she had cancer; she just knew she was in a lot of pain. She tried many ways to heal herself naturally; however by the time she realized she couldn’t, her cancer had spread too far. It would take her life and changed so many other lives as … Continue reading Probably Benign
Happy Easter, Friends! I took a couple days off to just reset and be with my family. I hope you had a wonderful Easter Sunday! I am still celebrating the Octave of Easter (we are on day 4!) and guess what? After this Easter still isn’t over! Easter is the most important season in the entire Christian calendar. Thankfully Easter isn’t just one day but … Continue reading Happy Easter!
Chapter 40: An Hour of Power My Friends, thank you so much for taking this Lenten Journey with me. I pray that you have grown as much in your love for Christ and in your desire for holiness as I have. This chapter encourages us to sit in silence with God… to allow his presence to fill us completely. If you are Catholic {and even … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 40: An Hour of Power
Philippians 4:13 reads, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” I have had to rely upon this bible verse throughout Lent as I have faced challenges and worries. I have often said to others that I don’t know how people without faith get through the difficult times. It has only been with Christ’s help that I have been able to keep going. … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 39: People of Possibility
Yesterday I stood in a courtroom ready to defend my worthiness to be in the life of my granddaughter. It’s an odd thing having to think about why you should be allowed in someone’s life and how their well-being is at risk because you aren’t there. I certainly didn’t wish to toot my own horn, but I also didn’t want to leave anything out that … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 38
If you are like me, most mornings when you wake up you have high hopes for the day. It’s a fresh start and you haven’t messed anything up yet. Of course, if you are also like me, those hopes often come crashing down in a matter of moments when I lose my cool, remember the stresses in my life, feel overwhelmed, or encounter resistance within … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 37: The Holy Moment
I hate liars. Ask any one of my children and they will tell you that to me this is one of the greatest sins you can commit. It doesn’t matter if it is a small lie or a big one, lying shows that you don’t have any respect for me. If you are willing to lie to me you are probably willing to do a … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 36: The Biggest Lie
Last night all my children were home for the evening to have Sunday supper with us. It was pretty late when we ate because my oldest son didn’t get off work until then, but it was important to us to be able to include him. It’s only been in recent months that we have been able to be a family once again. And even then … Continue reading Journey to Rediscover Jesus Day 35: Complete Joy
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