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7 Quick Takes
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this bloggy carnival most weeks. Go around and meet some new bloggers.1. Last Friday I made a quick trip up the lazy river to Q to see my mom, and give my brother the tax...
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Ax Murderer?
The blog has been running on auto-pilot this week. I have been suffering from seasonal allergies. This spring has been particularly bad. Most springs the flowering trees start to bloom and then get...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,I praise and thank You this day. I thank You for walking with me. I praise You that even when the late frosts come, or when my whole world seems covered in ice, You are there. Your love is...
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Evidence, Library CSI
As I was preparing to leave work late last Wednesday, I thought I would take a few shots of the mess my library is in since I am doing everything by myself. (My high school worker has turned 18, gotten...
View ArticleGuard My Thoughts
There are many instances in the New Testament where Christ told the apostles that they were not of the world. Since they were flesh and bones men who ate and fished and walked, it seemed to me that...
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Five Favorites, Working with Tweens and Young Teens
Hallie at Moxie Wife hosts this carnival. You can learn stuff from some of these folks.I work in a middle school. Sixth through eighth graders are my clients. They are a lively bunch and many people...
View ArticleThank You, Lord
Dear Lord,Thank You for all the trials and hardships and sorrow, because of them, I am able to feel joy. Thank You, Lord, for the inconveniences and annoyances so that I can recognize that I am not...
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Seven Quick Takes, Last Fish Fry in Lent Edition
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this carnival of the blogs. You could meet some interesting folks within her list.1. Last Sunday was my hubby's birthday. We went out to eat at Tuckers. There was a lot of...
View ArticleRight Relationship with God
I suppose that I am a slow learner, or that this has finally come to me later in life, but I have found peace and contentment in my life. This is even when circumstances, other people, or events are...
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Passion Sunday Prayers
Lord, on this day when I remember Your sacrifice, Your passion, Your death, I sorrow for my sins that led to this. I ask for mercy. I praise You for Your courage. I praise You for Your grace. I...
View ArticleThinker or Do-er
I am fascinated to read Jennifer Fulwiler's thoughts. She is a self-admitted "brain in a jar" type, a thinker. Where she runs into trouble and hilarity is when her thoughts collide with the demands...
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Tuesday Treasures, Russian Dolls
This was an old feature I used to do on the blog. This post was originally from 2010. This little Russian doll is my treasure for today. I bought it in Brighton, England while I was a student at...
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5 Favorites, Lent
This isn't the kind of week when I have much to say. Five favorites about Lent as it comes to a close. 1. Lent is a great time to go to Confession. Usually Penance is offered more than normal. We...
View ArticleThank You, Jesus
Dear Jesus,Thank You for walking the walk. Thank You for the love and stories and care and concern.Thank You for the sacrifice.Thank You for loving me even though I don't deserve it.Thank You for the...
View ArticleGood Friday (Reposted from 2008)
I remember asking once when I was a kid what was so "good" about Good Friday. From my kid perspective it seemed that it was bad Friday. We had to fast and eat no meat. Usually we went to church and had...
View ArticleTaking Stock on Holy Saturday
I sat at Adoration after the service on Holy Thursday and felt so disappointed in myself this Lent. In part I was just exhausted, and I tend to beat up on myself in those circumstances. But, in part,...
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He Is Risen!
Sing praises! Sing thanksgiving! Sing joy! Sing hope! Let the earth resound with praises! He is risen! The best person who ever lived, our loving God has returned to us. He is risen! Sing out...
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Prayer of Jabez
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "Jabez was the most distinguished of his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I bore him with pain." Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: "Oh, that you may truly...
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Bonus Treasure--the Skillet
(I am re-visiting this old Tuesday Treasure from 2010)For as long as I can remember my mom used this little cast iron skillet. It is a 6 inch cast iron skillet, but heavy. I think my parents may have...
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Five Favorites, Spring Flowers
Hallie Lord, the Moxie Wife, hosts this carnival. It is fun to go around and see the great variety of favorites. Today, I will consider spring flowers. Spring flowers are my favorites. These are...
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