As many of you know, if you've been reading my blog, I have gone back to school, to finish my grad degree in Theological Studies. Well, I have a take home (closed book on the honor system!) midterm exam for my History of the Old Testament course. I have not had a lot of time … Continue reading What I’ve Learned So Far
Peloton
I like to listen to podcasts in the car as I travel back and forth to classes. It's about a 40-50 minute drive most of the time. I also like to listen to various podcasts at the gym. Yesterday morning I listened to a Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast while working out on the … Continue reading Peloton
Romans 12:21
I hope and pray you can open this link to watch. If not, if you have Instagram, please go to #catholicconnect to view. And then share. I've got nothing to add. Just please watch and be amazed. Praise God for such a sweet soul as this. And God bless him and his family as they … Continue reading Romans 12:21
Why God?
If you've been following me for more than a couple of weeks you know I love my contemporary Christian songs. Here's the latest. It's called Why God by Austin French. Watch the video. It's very moving. Love the song, of course. I actually like his little monologue prior to the music video the best. When … Continue reading Why God?
Holy Cross
Today in my Church we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. I always think of my daughter, interestingly enough, when this day comes around on the calendar because she studied at and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts about 10 years ago. They would sing Lift … Continue reading Holy Cross
Creed
In the mid-1990's Christian singer/songwriter Rich Mullins released this song based on the Apostle's Creed. It's a beautiful song and I am including the link to the YouTube video here. What do you believe? Can you defend that belief, if you have to? Can you share that belief as Christ wants us to do, so, … Continue reading Creed
Grace…again
Yesterday I was texting with my siblings about humble work, manual labor, unnoticed actions that some might find beneath their intellect or abilities or education. Or all 3. But if it's necessary and it's done with love and an understanding that God is glorified when we do everything for Him, it's worthy of our time … Continue reading Grace…again
True Mindfulness: The Practice of the Presence of God
There are lots of places online to find out all about mindfulness and its benefits. This is a very typical example I found on the website mindful.org. "Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going … Continue reading True Mindfulness: The Practice of the Presence of God
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
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
