I was given a Catholic Goodie Box to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Whenever I am going through a challenging time, or someone I love is hurting or sick, I often ask others for prayers. I truly and honestly appreciate when others pray for me. I am sure you do too! We often pray for others when they ask or when we can see they are going through a rough time. But sometimes, we … [Read more...] about When You Want to Give More Than Prayers . . . (The Catholic Goodie Box Review!)
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The Good Deed Wake Up Call (and 7 ways you can brighten the world today)
I overheard my four year old singing a familiar song the other day . . . This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine . . . It warmed my heart. He really does let his light shine. We all have that ability in us. It is said that: A Good Deed Brightens a dark world Such a simple truth. But we forget in all our busyness to think about and do "good deeds". And when I say "we" . . . I … [Read more...] about The Good Deed Wake Up Call (and 7 ways you can brighten the world today)
Terminate, Interrupt or Choose Life?
This post was written by my friend, Kate Chetta. Kate was given some devastating news during her second pregnancy. Please read her story . . . and share . . . “Poor prenatal diagnosis”- These words are sudden, jarring and unbearable. My world came crashing down when I learned that LILY, my second daughter, bore this horrendous fate. It must be a mistake, I thought; but test after test by … [Read more...] about Terminate, Interrupt or Choose Life?
Why Prayer Journal?
When I was very young, I wrote in a diary. Later, I found that book and read it. Memories that had long faded away were brought to the surface because I had written them down. It was interesting to see what I had worried about, what I thought was most important, and what brought me happiness when I was 11 years old and writing in a puffy covered Cabbage Patch kid diary. (This post contains … [Read more...] about Why Prayer Journal?
25 Ways to Be A Ray of Sunshine
Even if today is cloudy and rainy; we can all brighten up someone else's day! Here are some ways you can be a ray of sunshine today! Smile at people - really smile at them. Compliment someone's outfit, shirt, or shoes. Tell a person you really like his or her name. Give someone chocolate. Listen to a person without interrupting. Tell a joke - even if it's corny. When you get up to get … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to Be A Ray of Sunshine
This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Last year I came across the practice of choosing a word to be a "theme" for the year. It was the first I had heard of this idea . . . and this year, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'm choosing a word . . . and hoping that it brings me success, productivity and helps me be a better version of myself. The word I am choosing is . . Plan. However, one of the first quotes that came to mind when I … [Read more...] about This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
