https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2019/06/26/two-us-troops-killed-in-afghanistan/#.XRTg3wohaF1.email When ever Troops are killed in action (combat zones), I usually curse upon learning of the losses. It's not very pretty or classy, I suppose, but it's my honest reaction. I used to do that when Sean would notify me of deaths in our unit when he was a Brigade Commander, too. That visceral … Continue reading “…to give you a future of hope”
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
Who Am I?
By now, if you know me or have been following my blog, you know that I'm a big fan of contemporary Christian music. Casting Crowns is one of my favorite bands in that genre. And the title for today's entry is the name of one of their songs; it's a great meditation song. The video … Continue reading Who Am I?
Come, Holy Spirit
Be our guide Be our light Be our strength Be our hope Be our joy Be ours Bless our talents Make us thankful for our gifts Give us wisdom, insight to know Your will Give us energy and strength to act it out Give us good fellowship with all who are here For the glory … Continue reading Come, Holy Spirit
Following Our Servant Leader
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' … Continue reading Following Our Servant Leader
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
Defender
If you're following my blog, you know that I love me some contemporary Christian music. And below is my latest favorite song by Francesca Battistelli. First of all, I just love her name! But that has nothing to do with the song. It's about letting God be the Lord of our lives and finding that … Continue reading Defender
Duty Borne Out Of Love
I didn't get to watch the final episode of "Game of Thrones" until Monday night. I had been out of town at a Catholic Military faith community's retreat in S. Korea for a week and just returned that morning. I was all alone in our home as my husband had not returned from a business … Continue reading Duty Borne Out Of Love
Peace
This morning as I was getting ready for the day I accidentally knocked over the angel encased in a clear plastic case and tied up with a yellow ribbon that is pictured above. This was a gift to me from a dear Army sister that I received 13 years ago in the midst of my … Continue reading Peace
