The lives of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Lilias Trotter are a great inspiration for me. Both spent much time in prayer. Here are quotes from each. The morning prayer determines the day. Squandered time of which we are ashamed, temptations to which we succumb,…
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Periods, Pills and Home Birth
Some of the common practices in our culture are worth questioning. As a nurse I like to keep track of health news. I am a firm believer in women learning about their bodies in order to pursue health. I have collected some articles related to women’s health. Verily magazine published…
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Sunshine Muffins: Gluten Free
Last weekend I added some apricots to cornmeal muffins. I enjoy creating muffin recipes, a healthy treat for the grandchildren. Muffins are so easy to make. These muffins were moist and tasty–they were a hit on Easter Sunday. Here is the recipe. First prepare the apricots. Simmer one cup…
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A Primitive Path at Tent Rock National Park
We visited Tent Rock National Park in New Mexico. I was easy to see how the park had gotten its name. A rocky trail weaves through narrow canyons and continues upward to the peak of the rock formations. A sign at the beginning of the trail was accurate—as…
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Easter: A New Covenant
Memories of the week leading up to Easter stretch back into my childhood. I was blessed to grow up in a home where we read the Bible and attended church regularly. Like any family we had problems, but the foundation for my faith developed from hearing the Word of…
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Review of Latest Mitford Book
As we drove across the plains of northern Texas we were listening to a book on CDs. John McDough was bringing the characters in Come Rain or Come Shine to life. The book, written by Jan Karon, is the latest in the Mitford series. I have read all the books…
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It’s About Religious Freedom
On Monday night our PBS station aired a documentary about Pope John Paul II. As I watched I was remembering the discussions that I had with my daughter about the Theology of the Body (writings by Pope John Paul II). Julia was attending Marquette University and was introduced to the Theology…
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Bright Colors in Albuquerque
We visited the Botanical Gardens in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The viola (or johnny jump ups) were blooming. In the conservatory, a Mediterranean flower exhibit was a vivid mix of bright colors. Taking a walk through a neighborhood I saw this cross on a door. It is a…
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Solving Social Problems or Shining Light in a Dark World?
Every summer I visit Calumet, Michigan. At one time it was the center of the copper boom with a growing immigrant population. Both of my grandfathers emigrated from Finland and worked in the copper mines. I know that Calumet had many bars to serve the immigrant workers. So it is…
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Daffodils, Crocuses, Flowering Rosemary, Oh My!
Spring is coming to the southern states. I am enjoying the colors that are brightening the landscape. And I wish rosemary grew as abundantly at my home as it does in New Mexico! Linking with Friendship Friday, A Little R & R, Seasons, Tuesdays with a Twist , the Homemaking…