"I am the Good Shepherd.  The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary." - John 10 Have you ever stopped to watch the ants work in and out of an ant hill?   They way they selflessly follow each other in and out.  Either taking sand out of the hill or … Continue reading LENT Day 16 – Follow →

We need to be energetically at work for the One who sent me here, working while the sun shines. - John 9 My oldest daughter had a teacher in high school that she didn't care for.  Each day she would come home and have something new to complain about.  She was mean, she was short … Continue reading LENT Day 15 – See →

God intends something gloriously grand here and is making the decisions that will bring it about. - John 8 With my recent illness came A LOT of time in front of the television.  I watched more shows and movies then I have in a very long time.  I watched a movie called The Last Word, starring Shirley … Continue reading LENT Day 14 – Who Am I? →

Anyone on God's side listens to God's words. - John 8 As we see from the photos above, most people's view of words comes in the form of books and teachers.  We teach our children at a young age the importance of listening to what their teacher's say.  We also stress the importance of reading … Continue reading LENT Day 13 – Words →

No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness.  I provide plenty of light to live in. - John 8 When I was younger I used to like to play baby dolls.  I pretended they were my own children.  I loved feeding them their bottles.  You know the magic bottles where the liquid inside … Continue reading LENT Day 12 – Light →

"The sinless one among you, go first:  Throw the stone." - John 8 Well friends...I'm back at it.  Well not 100% but I am at least upright again.  Still mostly on the couch but feeling way better than I was.  Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. We are on to John Chapter 8 … Continue reading LENT Day 11 – Shadow →

I’m sorry readers but there has been a small hiccup in our Lent journey. I have come down with influenza and am not in any condition to write. I will start up again as soon as I am able. Prayers for me to feel better!

Don't be nitpickers; use your head - and heart! - to discern what is right, to test what is authentically right. - John 7 I teach my youngest daughter's Wednesday church class during the school year.  I have a group of 10 sixth grade girls that have all different personalities.  I have quiet and reserved … Continue reading LENT Day 10 – Thirst →

If you're serious about what you are doing, come out in the open and show the world. - John 7 I graduated from college with a retail merchandising degree.  I really wanted to be a store manager and actually had secured a job (before graduation) with a luxury retailer as their cosmetics assistant manager.  However, EVERYONE … Continue reading LENT Day 9 – Struggle →

You have the words of real life, eternal life.  - John 6 Have you ever tried a diet, workout program, or wellness activity?  How long did it last?  How hard was it to assimilate into your actual, real life? Our family went through a juicing phase.  Every morning or the evening before I would spend a … Continue reading LENT Day 8 – Commitment →