Why Observe Lent? February 14 starts a period in the church known as Lent. It is a 40-day period of time, plus 6 Sundays, (1) where we prepare for Jesus’s death on the cross and His resurrection. It begins on Ash Wednesday, a day in the Catholic Church where people receive a cross of ashes
A foundation is “a basis upon which something stands or is supported”, “an underlying base or support”, and “a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid”. Some synonyms are “support”, “backbone”, “cornerstone”, “base”, and “core”. It…
My Word for 2023 At the end of every year, I choose a word that I want to represent the year to come. My words for 2022 were renewal and balance. (You can read more in “My Words for the…
What is Gratitude? Gratitude is defined as “the state of being grateful” and “thankfulness”. It becomes a buzzword this time of year since Thanksgiving falls in November, but did you know that this month is also Gratitude Month? Gratitude not…
Growth and Death I love when plants grow new leaves. Growth in general is such a beautiful experience, and I enjoy having a front row seat to watching my personal plants sprout. Each new leaf starts as a tiny bud,…
talk about the hard stuff The biggest thing I’ve realized during my first year of marriage is that people don’t talk about the hard stuff nearly enough. I don’t mean this in a pessimistic way, but in a realistic sense.…
As someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and occasional panic attacks, I am knew I needed to create a mental health toolbox! (Read more about my mental health journey here and here.) I have most of the items on the…
What Does It Mean to Listen to Your Body? Did you know that your body is talking to you? I know that sounds a little crazy, but it actually has quite a bit to say. Are you listening to your…