I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Mostly because I, like most, tend to forget what they were by March or so. Usually it’s because the habit didn’t stick, but sometimes it’s because it did. Once a habit is fully developed it is – well, a habit. I …
Each year was the same, quietly waiting for the New Year to come in while I watched TV and reflected on the past year. The two girls were tucked in bed hours before. I was thankful for the regular babysitting job and the extra income it provided. I remember as …
It’s Jesus birthday and I don’t know what to give Him. I can’t go to the store and buy him a shiny new bike and wrap it in sparkling paper and put it under the tree. I don’t think He wants a gift card to Amazon either. What can I …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 19 Of Compunction of Heart Compunction. I had to look it up in the dictionary. Here’s what I found. Compunction – A pricking of heart; poignant grief or remorse proceeding from a consciousness of guilt; the pain …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 20 Of the Love of Solitude and Silence Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxed. Worshipful. Forgiving. Hopeful. Growing. Joyful. OR Hurried. Anxious. Stressful. Busy. Prickly. Frustrated. Tired. Drained. Replete. What makes the difference? It can be found only …
