Contemplating Hiatus from Social Media Once Again

On two different occasions in the past, I have taken a hiatus from social media over the Lenten season. I did so last year and thought it was beneficial for me to do so. I see that Lent is beginning next Wednesday and am once again seriously considering staying away from Facebook and the likeContinue reading “Contemplating Hiatus from Social Media Once Again”

A Decade of “Retirement”…

I realized this afternoon that the beginning of the next year will mark the end of my first decade in retirement. Who would have ever known the journey that I would have traveled when I made that decision to leave the classroom ten years ago? Or at least I thought I was leaving…. The firstContinue reading “A Decade of “Retirement”…”

The Seasons in our Lives….

“To everything there is a season,A time for every purpose under heaven.” During the past several months, I have become more aware of the seasons we all experience in our lives. Just like the seasons of the calendar year, we go through various seasons in our journey. And as sure as fall transitions into winter, winter intoContinue reading “The Seasons in our Lives….”

To Be or Not To Be: The Good Samaritan

I’ve been thinking recently about my response when I’m out and about and someone asks for money. This on the heels of our Gospel lesson and excellent sermon on the story of the good Samaritan this past Sunday. Earlier this week, I was approached at a convenience store by a man who said he neededContinue reading “To Be or Not To Be: The Good Samaritan”

Trusting in the Journey…

Life can have many twists and turns. There are all kinds of plans you can make, but ultimately there’s little control you have over the outcomes of what lies ahead. Not that plans aren’t good to make; just don’t get your heart and mind set on a specific outcome. Case in point: Nine years agoContinue reading “Trusting in the Journey…”

Today’s Card Reading…April 28th

PROTECTION Protection message: Ever think sometimes your life options are suction-cupped to your face and you can’t see beyond yourself? There’s a big world out there—a multitude of potential realities that you’re unable to perceive at present. So you’re a little stuck? It’s time to get advice from someone you trust, someone who has aContinue reading “Today’s Card Reading…April 28th”

Daily Readings for April 25th

24 Hours a Day Meditation for the Day Try saying: “God bless her (or him)” of anyone who is in disharmony with you. Also say it of those who are in trouble through their own fault. Say it, willing that showers of blessings may fall upon them. Let God do the blessing. Leave to GodContinue reading “Daily Readings for April 25th”