Counting my blessings this morning, the simple joys, the gifts in each moment that the Father so graciously grants... Emily's cuteness without her 2 front teeth! chocolate cake early morning visits with God a sweet baby shower (I love looking at all the sweet baby clothes!!) praying over new life that God has given starting the New Testament with Bible in 90 Days!! reading the gospels during Lent - such a powerful time! singing a powerful choir song - He is my defender ... Read More about Monday Morning Multitude
Mercy, not sacrifice
Several times in the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke you find Jesus saying, "I desire mercy not sacrifice." "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8 "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy." Micah 7:18 I have been thinking on the phrase "love ... Read More about Mercy, not sacrifice
Word of God Speak
"There is a temptation to see Lent as a time of self-improvement, during which my focus is on myself. ... Let our focus be not on ourselves, but on Jesus." (from The Magnificat Lenten Companion) As I read this quote I sensed a wave of peace come over me. Lent is not about me. Nor should it be. I was trying to think of things I should give up...and quite honestly, there are a LOT OF THINGS I should give up: sweets, sodas, complaining, faithlessness, greed, the list goes on...But, oh, there I ... Read More about Word of God Speak
Lent Resources & Links
I have tried to compile a list of my favorite Lent ideas. As you recall, I shared here about our *simple* Lent...so don't get the idea that we are doing ALL of these listed below! In fact, we have done a few each year, but it would be very un-Lent-like to try them all in one year. ha! Links, Projects & Ideas Our Easter Garden (plant real seeds and watch grow through the Lent season!) Passover Unit Study (Mrs. Katz & Tush from FIAR) Our Passover Seder Dinner Birds Nest spring ... Read More about Lent Resources & Links
Ceaseless Praise
Take my life and let it beConsecrated Lord, to TheeTake my moments and my daysLet them flow in ceaseless praiseLet them flow in ceaseless praiseAs we sang this beautiful hymn in church yesterday that last phrase just got caught in my mind. Let them flow in ceaseless praise...that is my prayer for my life. As I am on this gratitude journey, learning to be thankful in all things, I want every moment and everyday to ring out with ceaseless praise!Moments of praise from this week...beautiful spring ... Read More about Ceaseless Praise
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