Like a bunch of people, I went to church at Christmas time. If by church, we mean a place to be reminded of the sacred. And to express gratitude. And to hear God’s message in between the noise this season can bring. I hadn’t gone to this church before. It …
As my life continues to unfold in unexpected ways– and I continue to move from peace to panic– so many people have had counsel and experiences to share. And I’ve wanted it all to be true for me. I could not wait until how it worked out for them worked …
Lent started last week (Wednesday to be exact). I didn’t grow up with Lent as a practice. In fact, several churches I attended as a kid denounced all those kind of things. But, as we’ve established, I’ve had quite the diverse religious journey. But I’m Episcopalian now and Lent is …
I had a life lesson about the tree last year. A couple of years ago I felt we must have the big tree. And you know, the big tree is lovely. But, by yourself? It is damn hard. I drug it in, put it in its stand and somehow kept …
In the story of the Nativity, who would you be? In American versions, the Innkeeper is usually kind of grouchy and too busy to pay close attention to what is really happening. Given the culture of the period, I’m not sure this would be true, but it’s how he is …
*This is part of my Grateful November series. Gratitude is powerful. It is #2 to love I think. But what about the downers, how do you find gratitude in the hard things? That’s what my posts will focus on. Well, today is my wedding anniversary. That’s weird isn’t it? …
