Some churches have opened with specific rules, smaller groups, masks. I have still not felt comfortable to make this journey. Instead my Sundays looks a lot different. I do not “honor the Sabbath,” I do chores and grocery shop and pull some weeds in the garden. I intentionally find time in the Word, with MotherContinue reading “Pieces of Sunday”
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New Pieces
The Pieces book was written from scraps of paper (pieces). Living through Covid19, we are learning all kinds of new words. Social/physical distancing. Stay safe at home. Coronavirus. Flatten the curve. Pandemic. Self quarantine. Face mask. Ventilator. And my NOT favorite: PPE (personal protective equipment) i.e. mask, specialized clothing or equipment. We have a friendContinue reading “New Pieces”
Influenza x 100,000
This is the strangest post I’ve ever written. The past three weeks have been a time of anxiety and fear for people across the globe. Including me. I have a suppressed immune system for medication I take and have recently (2 years) had cancer. I’m 55, so not in the elderly group, but that’s aboutContinue reading “Influenza x 100,000”
Pieces of Prayer
Are you a believer in the power of prayer? Why? Why not? I personally have been on the receiving end of countless prayers throughout my life while dealing with chronic health issues. I’ve also come to believe that it’s okay, and necessary at times – to pray for yourself. It’s not selfish or weird! GodContinue reading “Pieces of Prayer”
Pieces of Adoration
On my journey to becoming Catholic, I have experienced God on a deeper level, mainly through new ways of prayer. Adoration is one that I find incredibly moving and soulful. Webster defines it as this: the act of adoring, the state of being adored The first time I experienced the Adoration prayer was during theContinue reading “Pieces of Adoration”
Pieces of Comfort
Empathy. Comfort. Care. Concern. All human beings need understanding. Oftentimes, listening is the best gift you can offer. Prayer with another is also comforting. The words aren’t important, just sit together, pray silently, read an inspirational poem or scripture, have some tea and cookies. Solitude makes depression and worry so much worse for people. EmailContinue reading “Pieces of Comfort”
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 Prayerful Habits
I pray a lot in my personal life, but rarely at meals. This was a not-open-for-discussion subject when I was a child. We said “grace” at every meal. As I grew up; solo and married, it was a forgotten importance. A friend of mine prays at every meal, just like when I was a kid. Continue reading “Pieces of Prayerful Habits”
Pieces of Discord
Our world is a suffering place right now. Political opinions are causing rifts with friends and family members. “Their way” is the right way. It is not a “Christian” thing; it is a PEOPLE thing. Praying, calling your political leaders, signing petitions, this is how to make change. How NOT to make change is belittlingContinue reading “Pieces of Discord”
2014 Pieces
I found my first “Pieces Journal,” dated January 22, 2014. It seems so long ago, but it also shows me the walk I’ve taken along Jesus; is just a moment a time, and my faith has continued to grow; year after year. I’d like to share with you some of the earlier “scraps of paper,Continue reading “2014 Pieces”
THE PIECES 