Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the Newborn King! Joyful Encounter It is funny how God works. I had the image pictured above in my mind, and he produced it by making it available on a friend’s Facebook post allowing me to post it with her permission, of course. Everything is connected. It isContinue reading “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Author Archives: Mary
Let Go and Let God
Week Four of Advent Unsolved Mystery I thought the murder case would be solved by now. My mind has been heavily invested in the Idaho University student massacre. Not a very uplifting topic for Advent, right? This blog is supposed to be inspirational. I want justice for the family and friends, for the town ofContinue reading “Let Go and Let God”
From Darkness to Light
Third Week of Advent From Darkness to Light During the holy season of Advent, we wait in eager anticipation for Jesus who is the light of the world—light shining in the darkness. (John 8:12; 12:46) We are also that light. Jesus tells us, “You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) We realize JesusContinue reading “From Darkness to Light”
Advent is a Good Time to Exercise Body and Mind
Week Two of Advent Advent is a Good Time to Exercise Body and Mind I can’t take it any longer. I gave up my membership at the YMCA because it became too expensive and I wasn’t using it enough. That was last spring. I haven’t really lifted weights since then but have been walking aContinue reading “Advent is a Good Time to Exercise Body and Mind”
Advent Has Me Longing for the Peace That Only Christ Can Provide
Week One of Advent The Peace of Advent Be with You It’s here and not a moment too soon. Advent begins today at vigil and has me longing for the peace that only Christ can provide. We seem to still be coming off the repercussions of the pandemic, and some are still hooked on theContinue reading “Advent Has Me Longing for the Peace That Only Christ Can Provide”
Abortion’s Polarizing Effects as Roe v Wade is Overturned Today
Abortion. I never knew what a highly divisive topic this would become and how abortion would polarize the nation as Roe v Wade has been overturned today. We knew a decision from the SCOTUS was coming because of it being leaked and what a blessing that the decision came on the day of theContinue reading “Abortion’s Polarizing Effects as Roe v Wade is Overturned Today”
Well-Attended Funeral Makes Me Think About Death and Dying
Have you ever wondered about your own death after attending a funeral? Even though we don’t like to think about our own death, sometimes we are caught off-guard by our feelings and emotions that surround death and dying.
Summitting Mt. Everest during the Easter Season
“Summiting” Mt. Everest during the Easter season.
Into the Death Zone on Mt. Everest
At 29,035 feet, (5.5 miles above sea level), Mt. Everest’s summit has approximately one-third the air pressure that exists at sea level, which significantly reduces a climber’s ability to breathe because of reduced oxygen. At this altitude, the body begins to die off. When summiting Everest, carrying supplemental oxygen is the norm with few exceptions. WithoutContinue reading “Into the Death Zone on Mt. Everest”
Experiencing a Mountain of Spiritual Dryness
There is only one week left before Holy Week. By now, we’ve gotten into the swing of Lent and may be doing a stellar job or we may have succumbed to not keeping Lenten promises. After all, it’s about Jesus and our relationship with Him and not about what we decide to give up forContinue reading “Experiencing a Mountain of Spiritual Dryness”