Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Litany (of thanks)

       Are you still in pilgrim mode?  I pray that you are still walking with me on this journey towards “your sacred place.”  Were you able to walk the labyrinth last week in contemplation?  If not, there is always time to make a commitment to walk with God. Remember, our journey is not… Continue reading Litany (of thanks)

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Pilgrims

Giving thanks during this upcoming month is our traditional focus; and it’s pretty much assumed that we will all experience the visual of that perfect Thanksgiving meal that includes that golden, juicy roasted turkey, stuffing, apple pie and all the trimmings!  I can even smell those familiar aromas escaping from our kitchen. Every year we… Continue reading Pilgrims

faith journey, Uncategorized

Easy

My mind rushes back to when my husband and I embarked on the biggest challenge of our lives, running a small business.  It was exciting at the beginning, but through many trials and roadblocks, (entwined I admit with many blessings too) there was a time when we almost gave up.  But my mother-in-law gave us… Continue reading Easy

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Today

How often do we live in the past or worry about the future?  We tend to ignore the beauty of today – the opportunities of today - the blessings of just today.  I was reminded of this during a telephone conversation with my sister.  She was sharing with me her traditions in the start of… Continue reading Today

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Thank you – He listens with an intentive ear for our thank yous.

How many times do we forget to say thank you to not only the ones we love, but even to a stranger?  I know I try to be very aware of saying my thank-yous.  While out to dinner I once asked our waitress, who was taking care of us, “How often do customers say thank… Continue reading Thank you – He listens with an intentive ear for our thank yous.

faith journey

Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith

Not burst in the sense of a balloon bursting but bursting with joy!  That should be our resolution this year – to burst with joy.  I hate the same New Year’s resolutions that we profess each year.  I vow to lose weight, I resolve to be more patient and kind to others or I promise… Continue reading Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith