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My 2020 Lent Commitment
Every year for Lent I choose something to focus on and commit to. Ten years ago, I committed to getting up early to pray for my husband who was baffling the doctors and incredibly sick. God answered our prayers in big ways, and shortly after that he was diagnosed with celiac disease and we finally were able to start his road to healing. Last year, as Chris grappled with whether to stay in public education or not, I did a repeat and prayed specifically for him early every morning to know what ... continue reading...
My 2017 Lent Commitment and some Lent ideas for you ?
It's time for my 2017 Lent commitment! My 2017 Lent commitment Every year for Lent, I choose to focus on something I want to put into practice. I used to follow the traditional method of practicing Lent by "giving something up," but some years ago, decided to focus on striving to be better. It all started the year Superman was really, really ill, and we were legitimately concerned he was going to die. That year, I committed to waking up every morning at 4:30 to pray specifically for ... continue reading...
Practicing the art of meditative prayer – Lent 2016
Practicing the art of meditative prayer I look forward to Lent every year. If you're not familiar with Lent, it's a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. The forty days represent the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry. Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is a time of self-examination and ... continue reading...
My Valentine’s Gift to Superman (it’s not what you think!)
Superman's Valentine's Gift Superman is a hard one to shop for. He really doesn't need anything, usually doesn't want anything, and is really low-maintenance. Valentine's Day has never been a huge deal at our house, but I always try to do something special in honor of my valentine. Usually that involves feeding his belly and doing something nice for him. My love languages are words of affirmation and acts of service, so those are things I tend to dole out to show my love to people. If you are ... continue reading...
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