The first daily reading on Thursday is from the Book of Genesis. I intended to post this yesterday but I had some unexpected developments that kept me away from home all day. Nothing bad; just time consuming. But I had some thoughts so I'm sharing them! The Old Testament reading is the continuation of the … Continue reading “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”
John the Baptist and expectation management
Today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist in the Catholic Church. The Gospel from Scripture, from Luke, Chapter 1, verses 57-66 and 80, is all about how Elizabeth and Zechariah's family expect them to name the baby after his father, but mom insists that his name shall be John, which means, "God is … Continue reading John the Baptist and expectation management
Thoughts on love from an old Army wife
I wrote this when I was still an Active Duty Army wife. I think, though I can't be sure, that I wrote it during one of my husband's many deployments to dangerous places. I think it's obvious when you read it why I wrote it. Sometimes you need to remind yourself of some basic truths. … Continue reading Thoughts on love from an old Army wife
Please Share
I often read things that I think are going to be beneficial for others' well-being and I ask my friends on Facebook or my followers on Twitter to "Please share." This can have a double meaning. It certainly means, please pass this on. But it also means share yourselves with others. Share your heart, your … Continue reading Please Share
Love Them Both
Earlier this month I was honored to attend the San Diego Association for Life's quarterly meeting. It is a group of non-profit organizations who exist solely to help women of our greater community choose life. I wrote several months ago about how I thought the pro-life movement was not doing enough to let the public … Continue reading Love Them Both
The Ultimate Project
I recently changed the subtitle of my blog from "Reflections of an Army Wife" to "Reflections of a Hopeful Woman." I did that because it has been a year since my husband retired after 37 years of exemplary and faithful service from the United States Army. I didn't feel I could continue using the "Army … Continue reading The Ultimate Project
The Crown
The song, Broken Things, by Matthew West reminded me of a poem I wrote a long time ago. Just like when we read the Bible, sometimes a phrase, word, or entire story that we've seen before will jump out at us and give us a new perspective or fresh encouragement. That's the case with this … Continue reading The Crown
You’re Not Alone
This song (video link below) is a companion piece for yesterday's blog entry for teens. I love that it's a young girl dancing and painting a picture at the same time. Our actions, even our failures, can bring us and others closer to Christ. God will use everything we give Him to bring people to … Continue reading You’re Not Alone
A challenge for teens…
I wrote this specifically for teens. Young people so want to be included, to not stand out, to be part of 'the group,' which ever group they have decided upon. The gauge as to what is acceptable or cool, or the 'in' place to be is so elusive and ever changing. But wanting to belong … Continue reading A challenge for teens…
A Father’s Love For His Children
So, once again two things happened recently that were quite profound for me. One was hearing the homily our presider at Mass shared after the stirring, dramatic, and so very tragic Palm Sunday Gospel reading. We are there as Jesus makes His triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. And we are there when it ends with His … Continue reading A Father’s Love For His Children
