Do you have someone in your life; with whom it feels very complicated? Perhaps a son-in-law, manager, neighbor? It’s hard isn’t it, to be mindful of gentleness when around these people? I like to think that it’s a reflection on our own self, how we treat this person. If we are begrudging, then that isContinue reading “Complicated Pieces”
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Pieces, scraps of paper
The original book (which this blog is based on), “The Pieces” is from journals, scraps of paper, various writing I have done inspired by my faith and what God has taught me. Here are a few unpublished revelations. “The Pieces,” my story, Your words. Inspiration & truth. Let’s save the world with You! There wasContinue reading “Pieces, scraps of paper”
Pieces of Communion
The Catholic church honors communion as a very sacred act. It is Jesus you are meeting. The bread; his body and the wine; his blood. It is experiencing Jesus in the highest form. He is inviting you to encounter Him. Wow!!! Powerful!!! While the Catholic faith refers to communion as the Eucharist, it is sharedContinue reading “Pieces of Communion”
Palm Sunday Pieces
You can probably visualize it from your childhood religious teachings. Jesus on a donkey, people waving palm fronds. Do you know the whole story? Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, knowing full well that this trip would end in his sacrificial death for the sin of humanity. He sent two disciples ahead to theContinue reading “Palm Sunday Pieces”
Pieces of Exhilaration
It’s hard to find hysterical joy in life. Especially in the world in which we live. I’ve always been a “see the sunshine in the clouds” kind of person. I hope my positivity is contagious! Today at a Lent study, in all the exhilaration I could muster, I lifted my hands and said: “I’m jackedContinue reading “Pieces of Exhilaration”
Pieces of Change
I have never considered myself a particular religion. I was baptized and confirmed “Lutheran,” but haven’t attended a Lutheran church in 40 years! Spent four years with the Unitarian Universalist church, meeting amazing people who challenged my beliefs. Met a new friend who invited me to her church; Episcopalian, new to me, but also similarContinue reading “Pieces of Change”
Pieces of Friendship
Jesus was friends with many people and in our quest to be more like Him, we share our life with friends also. There are many variations of the bible; versions such as King James or the Living Bible, Good News, etc., but until today I had never heard of The Message. I love how itContinue reading “Pieces of Friendship”
Pieces of garland
When Jesus was born in a lowly manger, there was no garland, no star for the tree, in fact, no decorations, because it wasn’t Christmas yet. The people may have celebrated a new year, but it was mostly turning the pages of time. To me, garland is grand, sparkling, festive and very shiny. Jesus deservedContinue reading “Pieces of garland”
Pieces of Curiosity
It is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25th, or that the first Pilgrim meal was the 4th Thursday of the 11th month. But specific dates don’t matter if there are circumstances beyond your control. Often times various family groups have celebrations a day or two before the big holiday, or maybe evenContinue reading “Pieces of Curiosity”
Pieces of Grace
Grace is the foundation of our faith and daily strength. What then, does it mean to “live in grace”? For me, it is to be like-minded with Christ, to want what He wants for me, not the other way around. It’s so easy for us to let time slip, days pass without opening our Bible,Continue reading “Pieces of Grace”
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