Monthly Archives: February 2020

Lent Art Altar – Altering My Faith

As I mentioned in a previous post, I chose Joyce Rupp’s book–Jesus, Friend of My Soul–as my devotional book this Lenten season. But I did not tell you why I chose it. One of my favorite ideas, which has been … Continue reading

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The Lutheran Rosary and the 40 Days of Lent – Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.

I have a confession to make. A few years ago I started a Lenten practice called 40 Bags in 40 Days. I was very committed to the practice and made sure I has at least a plastic baggie that was … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday from Wednesday on Thursday

This past Tuesday night I was a bit discouraged that the weight I want to loose is just not coming off. I want to do it not necessarily to look better, but to feel better. Over the years, those pounds … Continue reading

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Viewing God’s Creation under a Microscope – The Seed of Life – Flower of Life – Fruits of Life

(Photo above by by artist known as lakeythepoet on Instagram and Lakey on Facebook) With my last post I mentioned a bit about my new fascination with impermanent art. The first thing I thought of when I pondered the concept … Continue reading

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Pondering Impermanence – The Joy of Human Earth Art Creations

A friend from our Hold Disorder of Dancing Monks Facebook group has been posting photos of art she has made in the woods. They are fascinating–made with leaves, berries, seeds, nuts, sticks, and whatever else she finds on her walks. … Continue reading

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Walk and Wonder Lenten Journey

Yesterday, I ran across this new book of devotions for Lent on Facebook through the Ave Maria Press page. Joyce Rupp is one of my favorite authors and I have not read one of her books in awhile so I … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Symbols?

Before I started this post, I researched the cross I used on this set of prayer beads. It is called a “quatrefoil.” Because I am not an expert on this symbol or even crosses in general, I am going to … Continue reading

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