by Barbara | Mar 6, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Jesus spoke to his disciples, saying, “Do not think I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.” In fulfilling the law, Jesus is taking the external law and bringing it to completion in Himself and through his actions....
by Barbara | Mar 1, 2024 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
How is your Lent going? We have almost completed week two. Did you commit to giving up, taking up, and detaching? I started strong and then began to get busy and fizzled out a little bit. Not entirely, mind you, just step-by-step lazy and distracted. I am a continuous...
by Barbara | Feb 14, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Yeah, it’s that time again. Wait! Wasn’t Christmas just last week? Lent begins today, despite being St. Valentine’s Day, and NO, there is no need for a dispensation. I mean, how do we expect to grow stronger and battle-ready by looking for excuses to opt...
by Barbara | Feb 4, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to watch one of our granddaughters at her swimming lesson. When it was complete, and time for her to change from her wet clothes, I naturally started to assist her. “I can do it myself, grandma.” Well, okay then! I’ll...
by Barbara | Jan 9, 2024 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
Each day brings with it new challenges and struggles. It is easy to get overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted just thinking of how to cope. Why does it have to be so hard at times? A friend told me recently she didn’t know that in her retirement she would deal with...
