Full confession...I am a dumpster diver. We have a thrift shop in town that has a special dumpster that they put their discards in. I, and others, have sorted through it to find treasures. I have found some amazing vests, blazers etc. that are almost like brand new to spruce up my wardrobe. And free … Continue reading Lent 2026 #4 Dumpster Diving
As I mentioned in last week's post, I am fasting from offense this year for Lent. I listen to a podcast on my way to work, and Thursday the pastor brought up Socrates and his wife. Born into the heart of Athens, Greece, around 470 BCE, he emerged as a foundational figure in Western philosophy. … Continue reading Lent 2026 #2
Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting, from Feb 18 to Apr 2, 2026 The 40 days of Lent echoes the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. Fasting is the act of … Continue reading Lent 2026
Who knew it was this simple? I recently had my teeth cleaned and my hygienist said she was so proud of me! After my previous cleaning 3 months ago, one morning I saw on my tube of toothpaste, “Brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes.” I thought, okay, I can do that. But it … Continue reading Time is relative
Being included means a lot. Many people struggle with loneliness. Peer pressure is fierce. But thanks to Jesus, I know I am a part of something much bigger. I am a member of a family, now and forever. "Our" is a possessive pronoun that means "belonging to us" and is used before a noun, such … Continue reading Our
I am wishing all of you a great start to the New Year! Here is a fantastic conversation to kick it off right! God says, "I have called you by name and you are mine, because you are precious to me. You are honored and I love you. You have been chosen to know Me, … Continue reading Off to a great start!
Here at the ranch we needed a way to extend the light our chickens had during the day in the winter. So my husband got some solar lights and mounted them in the area where the chickens go for the night. At 5:30 am I turn the on, and go out around 8 pm to … Continue reading Light in the dark
I read this the other morning and it took my breath away. When I think of the restraint Jesus showed on the cross, I am eternally grateful. In celebrating His birth, I also celebrate His ultimate "end game" via the cross. Restoring our relationship with the Father, like it was meant to be from the … Continue reading Restraint
This is the next in the Advent 2025 series I am doing with my fellow bloggers. This week my focus is on Jesus the Redeemer. Because we were in need of one, and He came to earth to fulfill that role for us. This references the salvation he accomplished, and is based on the metaphor … Continue reading Advent 2025 #3
When thinking about the next categories for this Advent series I am joining fellow bloggers to post, this morning taking communion came to mind. Because of Jesus coming the first time, He invites us to take communion with Him, in remembrance of Him. One of my local liquor stores stocks communion wine. It is Kosher … Continue reading Advent 2025 #2
God Still Speaks 