This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you shop using those links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Confession: I have often come across the following (possible) Saint Francis de Sales' quote - Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer every day, except when we are busy—then we need an hour. and instantly, each time I come across it, I … [Read more...] about Saint Francis De Sales’ 5 Practical Tips for a Better Day (free printable included)
5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Faith This Year
This article contains affiliate links. Please see more information on my "About Me" page for details. Let's take a moment to refresh our souls this week, month and year. As I ask myself, "how can I "rejuvenate my prayer life" this year while twin toddlers are crawling on me and my six year old still needs to learn how to tie his shoes . . . I've come up with ways that can work in my … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Faith This Year
3 Ways to “UnPlug” in 2019
This article contains affiliate links. Please see my "About Me" page for more details. I feel like I might need to look into the 12 step program considering the amount of times I check my phone every day. One of the millions of times I looked at my phone the past month I was reminded that Jennifer Fulwiler created a "word of the year" generator website. I, being curious, went to the website … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to “UnPlug” in 2019
The Light I Saw from My Hospital Bed
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Perhaps it was the large dose of steroids, but I did see light from my hospital bed. Let me tell you right away: The light I saw was not the light of heaven experienced by those having "near death" experiences. However, the light I saw did remind me of our Maker. There's a song I … [Read more...] about The Light I Saw from My Hospital Bed
The Ultimate Gift Swap Game Gift Guide
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my "About Me" page for more details. This year our family is doing a gift swap that involves buying a gift and playing a game. We didn't pick names, so our gift is supposed to be "general". Something everyone would want. Ummmmm . . . that's hard. I've heard this idea called a lot of different names: Dirty Santa, White Elephant, Yankee … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Gift Swap Game Gift Guide
The Ultimate “Little Flower” Gift Guide
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. St. Therese of Lisieux is such an awesome saint. For years I have loved praying a novena to her and have always been amazed by how she truly does send a rose - or roses. As a teacher, I was blessed to teach at a school named after her - Little Flower High School for Girls. I only taught there for a year . . … [Read more...] about The Ultimate “Little Flower” Gift Guide