Jesus said, "I came that you might have life and have it in its fullness." John 10:10 Oprah said, "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." I love it when my favorite people agree on things. With our new grandson, we are in a season of… Continue reading Celebrate!
Tag: life
Rich
Over the weekend my husband and I attended a wedding in Kansas City. It was a rich time. I've been friends with the bride for forty years, forty! Imagine the shared stories and intertwining of lives all those years of friendship have allowed. It was rich, too, because the last few years have been tough… Continue reading Rich
It’s Springtime, But…
Anne Lamott is one of my favorite writers. She just posted a new blog. It came to me as a lovely Monday morning gift, echoing what I was already feeling today. Her words, "So life. It's the whole deal. Mixed grille all the way, gorgeous and sad things all mixed up. Us, at our best… Continue reading It’s Springtime, But…
Yes, Ashes
Today is Ash Wednesday. In the Christian tradition it marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days leading us to Easter. In our best seasons, Christians use this time for a spiritual spring cleaning; a time of added devotions, prayer and scripture reading. Sometimes we give things up to remind us of what Christ gave up… Continue reading Yes, Ashes
Transitions
Yesterday in Texas the temperature was pushing 80 degrees. It was a humid 80 too. We turned our air conditioning back on. Today, there is a strong north wind and it is currently in the mid-30s. The problem with this whole weather thing is the lack of transition. It is tough to go from shorts… Continue reading Transitions
