We celebrate Easter for 50 days here, and I thought I would do blog check that focused on Lent. The 40 days prior to Easter are when I make my New Year’s… Read More... "The Easter Season"
The summer unfolds
We got new chairs for the living room. My youngest and I went on a mission trip to an Indian reservation. When we returned from the mission trip, there was no… Read More... "The summer unfolds"
Lenten Check-up
How is your Lent progressing? Leading up to Ash Wednesday, my annual decision is to a. give something up or b. do more works or c. do both. I am sure… Read More... "Lenten Check-up"
Advent photo challenge: Wreath
Today’s photo challenge topic was fairly easy. We have a few Advent wreaths — a family Advent retreat, a child’s religion class (times two), my own purchase, and my grandma. The wreath in the… Read More... "Advent photo challenge: Wreath"
Advent photo challenge: Peace
I see peace in this photo because I love the tradition of making Christmas cookies. Spritz cookies have always been a favorite — the taste and texture AND the quick production… Read More... "Advent photo challenge: Peace"
New Advent Photo Challenge
I just learned about Busted Halo and it’s Advent photo challenge. Its purpose is to stay connected to the hope, joy and occasional peppermint mocha that make this time of year… Read More... "New Advent Photo Challenge"
Learned from today’s youth
Perf. “Perf” is short for “perfect.” It’s a word I learned last week with our youth group while performing tornado clean-up in Washington, IL. I left inspired by our young people’s work ethic. When… Read More... "Learned from today’s youth"
Recycling lemons into lemonade after a tornado
I just spent a week with our church’s youth group. We cleaned up a tornado-devastated town called Washington. It’s in Illinois. One of the more fulfilling job sites was the Montgomery Farm. The… Read More... "Recycling lemons into lemonade after a tornado"
Tulip time: Spend your money wisely. It’s a decision.
This weekend is Bulb Mart at the Botanical Center. The Botanical Center is a government-run organization, and the Friends group that supports it is a small, non-profit volunteer group. When… Read More... "Tulip time: Spend your money wisely. It’s a decision."