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  • I Get It Lent Day #34

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    I am struggling, Lord. This Lent is pulling at my heart. I am weeding it as we have been talking about and my heart is so tender. When I pray, the tears come and my breath catches in my throat. My God Goggles see so much beauty and goodness and tragedy of this earthly life.…

  • It

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    We all crave it.  It is a precious commodity.  It creates security.  It fosters fairness.  It influences temperance or moderation.  It seeks to serve the helpless and hopeless.  It builds reliability.  It generates kind-heartedness.  It promotes relationships and community.  It designs authenticity.  It forges modesty and produces chastity. It brings patience.  It fabricates joy.  It…

  • Life Lent Day #22

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    Today, I am focusing on Life. Most people know that I have recently received two more beautiful grandchildren within a few months, miracles. These precious baby boys were born four months apart. I am so blessed to look into their beautiful bright eyes and see the gifts from God in this season. The miraculous growth…

  • Oops!

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    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…

  • The Saga of Tom and Jo #23

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    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…

  • The Saga of Tom and Jo #22

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    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…

  • Lent 2026 Second Sunday and Days #11 & #12

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    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…

  • Lent Gardening Days 7, 8, & 9

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    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…

  • Dive Deeper!

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    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…

  • Lent Day #3 Heart Work

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    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.…