I can remember being young and sometimes wondering, in certain situations, what is the RIGHT thing to do? As I reflect on the past - whether it was in grade school or this year - sometimes the RIGHT choice - is not always obvious or crystal clear. Most of us want to do the right thing. In my mind and heart - the right thing is synonymous with God's will. Thankfully, as I have aged, most … [Read more...] about What is God’s Will?
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Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
Do you always feel busy? Lately I certainly do! Since all of our relationships need nourishment - our relationship with the Lord is no exception. I really need the reminder to spend some time with Him - no matter how much is on the "to-do" list. Speaking of a "to-do" list - I often find myself feeling more productive and focused when I write one! Our prayer life can feel more productive and … [Read more...] about Building Your Own Prayer Journal Kit
Seven Ways Catholics Can Mix Faith and Fellowship
I have been yearning to write this post for a while - and was finally motivated this morning when I saw this article: Why Are Catholics Notoriously Bad at Fellowship? As a young "middle-schooler", one of my best friends used to say she couldn't play that night day or evening because she was going to "fellowship". Sometimes, she would even invite me and I would go. If that never happened, I'm … [Read more...] about Seven Ways Catholics Can Mix Faith and Fellowship
10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
As I turned my car onto the grounds of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, I stopped to take this picture. I was drawn to it. I had to look at it and admire the beautiful sky behind it; and I thought - I need to share it. I also thought, I'm late - and I should post this picture on Facebook so that I could say, "I'm here! I made it!". I drove further until I could see the Church … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons I Learned From the Queen of Heaven
How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
This article contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Time to relax and just be is something I love and need to plan. I am always thinking about what needs to get done, and relaxing is difficult for me. But, when I plan it, I enjoy it. I know ahead of time that I need to get things done before what I have scheduled, and that I need to rest to recharge my batteries. My … [Read more...] about How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
God and His Timing
"Any word . . ." was the text that I got this week that I still didn't answer. It's not that I don't have an answer. I do. It's just not the kind of answer that makes people think, "oh yeah, she's totally normal (read sarcastically!!!)" Ya see, "any word . . ." means: "Have you heard anything about what was - or could still be - a possible adoption match?" The short answer is, "not … [Read more...] about God and His Timing
