Author: showtunessal
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Oops!
Oops! I Did It Again This Lent. I always start with such determination to study, read, reflect, and WRITE every day of Lent then share with my blog. I have not been able to make 40 consecutive Lent blogs. I am struggling with chaos in my life this Lent, heck this year. There are a…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #23
Can You Tell A Story In… Here is your new challenge this fine Thursday: can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere:HUMBUGSPAMFAIRYBUMPER That night they feasted on Spam sandwiches, champagne, and strawberries. She shared scrapbooks of TJ. Bumper to bumper books showed a wonderful childhood. Her school plays…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #22
Can You Tell A Story… It’s Thursday and time for your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 73 words using the following words in it somewhere: Jo was grateful for wearing a sweater. Stepping out to the crisp NYC air made her shiver. The Uber dropped the kids off at the Trump…
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Lent 2026 Second Sunday and Days #11 & #12
The Transfiguration Second Sunday of Lent 2026 “Rise. Do not be afraid.” Last Sunday we traveled through the desert and this Sunday we traveled to the top of the mountain. Matthew 17: 1-9 Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before…
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Lent Gardening Days 7, 8, & 9
Are you still with me working on turning back to God? Each day we take a step towards our home in the heart of God the evil one lays another snare in the path to turn us back or slow us down. Stay strong and empty your mind, heart, and soul of brambles of daily…
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Dive Deeper!
How was your first Lenten weekend? I have some reflection questions for you: Did you see, hear, or feel God? Where? How? What did you do? How can you use that encounter today on your Lenten journey back to God? Did you wear your armor? Did you use your sword (words of God)? Have you…
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Lent Day #3 Heart Work
How is your fasting going? Are you removing the negative thoughts and words? I am trying but like they say “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Good Goobly Goo, I was battling my thoughts like Super Heroes battle Super Villains. “POW! CRASH! BOOM!” I was praying left and right. I was using my Spiritual Powers.…
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Lent Day #2 Lent in the Fast Lane
Welcome back! It’s only our second day of Lent and look at what we have accomplished. Goals! Fridays are for Fasting, FFF, F cubed, or TRIPLE F. My teacher nerd is showing. Drum roll, please… We are clearing out our hearts and minds from hateful words, thoughts, and actions. Zip, Zilch, and Zero from our…
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Lent Day 1 & Ash Wednesday Where are you God?
How long has God waited for you to come back to Him? If you are reading this, I am praying that today is the day you turn back your heart to God. Not a sliver but turn your whole heart toward Him. God wants me to share with you this treasured time, Lent, with you.…
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The Saga of Tom and Jo #21
Can You Tell A Story In… It’s Thursday again and so I’m here to give you a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 34 words using the following words in it somewhere: So thankful my grandchildren were bookworms and engrossed in their new Junie B. Jones books, the plane ride from Memphis…
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