"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." are the words we hear as we journey the aisle to receive on our foreheads this reminder of our humble (grounded) beginnings. "Repent and believe the Good News" is an option. This is the 34th time celebrating this season of Lent, of intentional Fasting, Prayer … Continue reading Ash Wednesday
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The Quiet
Lent 2018 begins Wednesday February 14th. Valentines day. Valentines day, we celebrate the heart more often the romantic rather than the filial and everyday relational love. This day seemingly disregards our relationship with God and yet taking time to nurture our relationships with others does nurture our relationship with God. Nurturing that relationship strengthens our … Continue reading The Quiet
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday - From Joel 2: Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. I think this is one those passages in Scripture that speaks to my heart in a way that … Continue reading Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday
Lenten Reflection
Alert: This post is not to chide or correct or shame anyone. This has been on my heart for much longer than the beginning of this Lenten Season. Social media often makes us keenly aware of people's feelings and reactions. Sometimes I can set them aside and move on however the ongoing reaction to "giving … Continue reading Lenten Reflection
A Quilter's Heart 