Be on the Alert. Stand Strong!

by | Jan 27, 2011 | Spirituality

Well known speaker and author Chuck Swindoll pointed out some words of wisdom from the Apostle Paul found in the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul was visiting with the Christians in Greece. The Greeks were educated, philosophized, cultured folk to be sure. But the...

REST on Sunday.

by | Jan 22, 2011 | Holidays, Spirituality, Women's Health

As many of you know, I love to dish about holidays, special days and the food that comes along with them in most cases! But my favorite day, I will have to admit, doesn’t come annually, it actually comes weekly and it falls on Sunday. Remember those tea towels...

Have Your Cake and Eat it too!

by | Jan 10, 2011 | History, Holidays, Spirituality

I just might be the first person to wish you HAPPY CARNIVAL SEASON. Most of you may be thinking, “But it’s too cold for a fair.” Nope. Not that kind of amusement, but the kind of carnival season that leads up to Mardi Gras. And believe it or not,...

Advent finale: O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

by | Dec 13, 2010 | History, Holidays, Spirituality

The season of Anticipation is just about to hit a high note. This Sunday, we will light the final candle in the Advent wreath. But first… One of the very first solos that I ever performed was at a Christmas pageant. And I was thrilled when I learned which hymn I...

Advent: Light the 3rd Candle this Sunday.

by | Dec 8, 2010 | Holidays, Spirituality

This Sunday has a name. It’s called Gaudete Sunday. Wow. $3 prize for whoever got that word right. For those of you new to this blog, welcome. We’ve been taking a look at Advent (the season of anticiption) this month, with a few sidebars along the way. If...