Merry Christmas! Yes, it's the 26th as I type this, though it's late and almost the 27th. But that doesn't matter because we get to celebrate Christmas for an octave and beyond, really, if we want to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas. Anyway, that's not why I'm writing tonight. I want to talk to … Continue reading Leadership Matters
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
I am sharing this late in the day because I've been visiting my grandkids! But today is the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, so here's something I wrote a while to honor her faith in Jesus. I aspire to be like her. https://drowning-in-lemonade.com/2021/02/07/on-sunday/
No Condemnation
Yesterday's Gospel reading was the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Ultimately, it's a story about God’s mercy and about our compassion for one another. And the idea that, if God can forgive us and be merciful toward us and our many faults and many failures, surely we can be the same … Continue reading No Condemnation
Little Things…
This song below, by one of my favorite Christian musical artists, Audrey Assad, is just a perfect summation of St. Terese of Lisieux's Little Way of living. We should realize how little we are in comparison to the Eternal, Omnipotent God. But we are also small in our mercy and love compared to the Creator … Continue reading Little Things…
Called By Name
Those of you who follow me fairly regularly know that I occasionally re-post blog entries that I write for Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). I was honored to contribute to a book they’ve compiled that will be released on April 23, 2021. It’s going to be a wonderful, spiritually encouraging book for any woman … Continue reading Called By Name
“There Was Jesus”
So, first of all, I have to say that Dolly Parton is an amazing performer who sounds just like she did 30 years ago. She adds so much to the song, There Was Jesus, by Zach Williams. Give a listen if you haven't heard it yet. I love it! Zach said that this song is … Continue reading “There Was Jesus”
Remind Me You’re Here
This song plays on my car's audio system pretty much every time I get in the car and drive any distance. I love it. I love the words of encouragement and inspiration. Here is a person wrestling with the "why" of his life. Why do certain things have to happen? Why this tragedy? Why this … Continue reading Remind Me You’re Here
Help Us Accept Each Other
A hymn... Help us accept each other As Christ accepted us; teach us as sister, brother, Each person to embrace. Be present, Lord, among us, And bring us to believe We are ourselves accepted And meant to love and live. Teach us, O Lord, your lessons, As in our daily life We struggle to be … Continue reading Help Us Accept Each Other
Reflection for today
I applaud and defend peaceful protests. And many times, as in the case of George Floyd's death, they are justified. Speaking up out of desperation is certainly understandable. And peaceful protests to right a wrong or shine a light on an injustice have long been a part of our country's history. Mr. Floyd himself was … Continue reading Reflection for today
Darkness and light
"I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.” - Jesus This quote is part of our Gospel reading for today. It's excerpted from a long discourse that John features after the Last Supper. Jesus … Continue reading Darkness and light
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