Chapter 8 The Super IdolsChapter 9 Through the Looking Glass: Super Idols and Language I am a quilter who is actively pursuing a career in the world of quilting. One of the most important lessons I'm trying to learn, to let sink deeply into my being is, "It's not about me" or more to the … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 8 & 9
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Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
A couple of weeks ago I reached out to a friend who I've been concerned about for quite a while. When I heard from her I cried a little bit. In spite of some personal difficulties she's okay. If you would, in your charity, please pray for L. The book study this week is delayed … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 4 & 5
Chapter 4 - The Idol of Prosperity; Chapter 5 - The Idol of Technology I'm taking a bit of a different focus this week with the Book Study by combining the reflections and sharing an experience. First the experience. Yesterday I had a private lesson with one of my students, having scheduled this after checking … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 4 & 5
Strange Gods Book Study Week 2: Chapters 2 & 3
My day took a little bit of a winding path. I was planning on filming and editing video. Then the storms popped up and they are predicted to last on/off through the rest of the evening so I am writing now rather than tomorrow. As the storms popped up, shifting the course of my day … Continue reading Strange Gods Book Study Week 2: Chapters 2 & 3
Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
While talking with a friend of mine I realized that I was playing a game that I play frequently, sometimes as a distraction and sometimes when I'm not sure what step to take next. So rather than figuring out the next step or doing the thing that needs doing I play that game. To be … Continue reading Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 36: Reflection/Reflecting
Sometimes I have moments where I imagine either giving quilt lectures, or faith talks. Quilts and faith are interrealted as evidenced by what I share here on this blog. I can, almost without hestiation share my quilting journey paying particular attention to the moments of growth, where in my faith life this isn't always so … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 36: Reflection/Reflecting
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 31: Notice
While I was preparing for the Catholic Book study in the parish the themes of Notice, Check-in, Support, Encourage (yeah this one is a shocker right) and Delight came to mind and will help me complete these Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters. Over and over again in both the fall and winter session God … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 31: Notice
Forty days of Prayer for Quilters Day 30: Apologizing for Who and Where I am
Authors Note: I am not apologizing for anything. I read a post the other day on one social media platform, then a related post on another that reminded me of my very strong take on the word Just and the tendency to judge people when we don't know where they've come from or because of … Continue reading Forty days of Prayer for Quilters Day 30: Apologizing for Who and Where I am
Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 28: Where are they?
At day 28, and Easter about a month away finishing the Forty Days of Prayer for Quilter Posts seems a much more attainable goal. Somewhere in a old, now gone journal there is a list of topics that while there remains some desire for it, there is also a gratitude for listening in, leaning in … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 28: Where are they?
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 27: Giving Over
Okay, I didn't see that title happening. The original add-on title was Condemnation which comes from, is flitting about my head as a result of reading the chapter on the Woman Caught in Adultery for our book study this week. Every time I read the story about this woman I get a little pissed and … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 27: Giving Over
A Quilter's Heart 