Preserve me from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, Words of encouragement, asking for God’s strength and preservation stuck me deeply when I read it last week. It is a prayer from Divine Hours Lent season entries. Prayer has many different purposes wrapped in hope, needs, praise, anxiety and even fear. This one is part of the Lent morning readings Jim…
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Snow is still on the ground. My dining room was bare of any extra decorations reflecting winter or spring. So sad looking! first comes cleaning There were still some random Christmas decor hanging around and a pile or two that needed to be packed away and carried to the attic. During long winter days, it is easy to just ignore…
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inspiration at the castle Are you planning for Easter and spring decorations yet? My spring travels to Germany and Swtizerland and living there inspire many of my Easter decorations. This charming Easter Egg Tree with other seasonal decorations was in Neuschwanstein’s Gift Shop. During a girlfriend trip years ago we were tourists in the Bavarian Munich Garmish area before we…
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It’ a fresh beginning! A new week. Snow still covers the ground. Temperatures are keeping us in the deep freeze. Sweet satisfaction in the morning This was the sight that met me this morning! Fresh flowers and handmade Valentine cards from our grandchildren. How can you not smile with sweet satisfaction? I ordered a bunch when I ordered groceries for…
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I woke up before the rest of the house. It was snowing. Big heavy white flakes. A beautiful sight. I wasn’t thinking about the shoveling to come. My only thought was of the serene feeling that came over me.