5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 1 Surface Clean
Someone asked in a meeting the other day what others were looking forward to for the Spring season. Many said gardening, taking long walks or driving and looking at pretty flowers. I piped in with what is truly my favorite Spring activity; cleaning. There is something about cleaning that truly just clears my head. It m...
Apr 05, 2024
I'm Ready To Go...
Recently, my husband and I were getting ready to go to a gathering. I was ironing a dress I found in the back of my closet, madly emptying a drawer to find pantyhose that fit, and curling my hair. At the same time, I was composing a heartfelt message in my head to write in the birthday card, and I remembered that I sti...
Apr 04, 2024
Mindful Habits for Your Faith Journey
Recently I've been reading the wildly popular book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and I get why so many people have read and recommended it. Who doesn't need to build better habits (and maybe break a few negative ones)? As a Christian, I'm familiar with habits. There is a whole checklist of "to-do's" that my c...
Apr 03, 2024
Mom Hack: Easy Way To Get Grapes Quickly Off The Vine
I love a good life hack. I saw this one the other day and my first thought was that I cannot believe I hadn't thought of it myself. That is often the case with hacks. This one might honestly be the simplest one yet. Instead of picking grapes off the vine, you can give a couple of quick shakes and they come falling off ...
Apr 02, 2024
Am I Friends with My Kids? Yes and No.
There's this ongoing debate about whether or not you can be friends with your kids. And for years, I was pretty firmly on the "no" side. But as my children get older and I take a step back and look a little closer at our current relationship, the answer's a little less clear. We enjoy spending time together. ...
Apr 01, 2024
Easter Week Day 8: He Is Risen
Immerse Yourself: It is Easter! Jesus has risen! He appears to many. Listen to "He Is Risen | Easter Drama Day 8" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: Mark 16, John 20, Matthew 28, Acts 1 Mark 16 The Resurrection 16 Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James,...
Mar 31, 2024
Easter Week Day 7: Guards Watch the Tomb
Immerse Yourself: Guards are sent to watch over the tomb of Jesus because leaders remember he said he would rise again after 3 days. Listen to "Guards Are Sent to The Tomb of Jesus | Easter Drama Day 7" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: Re-Read Matthew 27 Reflect: How do you think the leading pr...
Mar 30, 2024
Easter Week Day 6: Good Friday
Immerse Yourself: It is Good Friday. The crowds want to crucify Jesus and he is sent to the cross to die...for you and for me. Listen to "Good Friday | Easter Drama Day 6" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: Re-read Luke 22. Read Luke 23, Matthew 27, John 19, Isaiah 53, Mark 15 Luke 23 Jesus' Tria...
Mar 29, 2024
My Burlap Bag Gift of Joy - The Day My Garden Tote Arrived
Spring is here! We've made it through the time change and a LOT of rainy days. It is finally time for those of us who garden to get out and put our hands in the dirt. This is what we've been waiting for! We head out to garden centers and buy way too many seeds and plants. We seek out garden hats, overalls, boots, and t...
Mar 28, 2024
Easter Week Day 5: The Last Supper
Immerse Yourself: It is the night of the last supper. Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him. Jesus asks for this cup to pass as he cries out in agony. Jesus is betrayed. Listen to "The Last Supper | Easter Drama Day 5" on Spreaker. Read today's supporting scripture: John 13, Re-read Luke 22, Re-read Matthew...
Mar 28, 2024