and no I don't mean the cartoon. This Lent already has given me a beautiful gift and a deep reminder of why we practice. Yes, we enter into the desert with Jesus for 40 days of fasting and temptation. I know I become keenly aware of chocolate when I give it up for any period … Continue reading For Better, for worse
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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
Lent
Giving up things is good. After all Jesus gave up his earthly life for us. So there's something good to come from giving stuff up. We give things up for so many reasons, mostly for the love of another person and truthfully for the good healthy love of ourselves. When we practice Lent well we … Continue reading Lent