A few months ago I read a letter from a mother of a young son to her future daughter-in-law. As I read it, my heart broke. The mother was very clear that her future daughter-in-law would know her place, would never interfere between mother and son, and would always be second to her until the […]
Last week’s post covered Mark 4:1-34, click here for that post. Today’s post reflects on reading the end of chapter 4 and the beginning of chapter 5. I am using Lucado’s Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Mark Lesson Four: Faith Through Trials Text: Mark 4:35 – 5:20 My Personal […]
I sat in a semi-circle of women whom I have grown greatly fond of. This particular night however, my heart was heavy. I found my attention distracted. My thoughts wondering. My spirit was distressed, overwhelmed, hurt, and frustrated. I sat there silently. I wanted to speak. I wanted to share. And I didn’t want to. […]
Last week’s post was about Mark chapters 2 & 3, please click here for that post. Today’s post is a reflection on Mark Chapter 4:1-34. I use Lucado’s Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Mark Lesson Three: Responding to God’s Word Text: Mark 4:1-34 My Personal Thoughts On This Reading: Mark […]
Please click here for the review of Mark chapter 1. Today’s post is to reflect on our reading of Mark chapters 2 & 3. I’m using Lucado’s Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Mark Lesson Two: Healing and Forgiveness Text: Mark Chapters 2 & 3 My Personal Thoughts On This Reading: […]
Last week we finished the book of Matthew, please click here for that post. This week we move forward into the book of Mark, still using Max Lucado’s Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Mark Lesson One: Compassion Text: Mark Chapter One My Personal Thoughts on This Reading: Can a […]
Today’s post will focus on exercise. First some “RaZella facts” based on my personal experience: Nutrition: Our bodies need nutritious food to provide us the energy required to make exercise part of our lifestyle. Whole30 helped me. Be real about your nutrition and start making changes in this area first. Sleep: Our bodies need adequate rest. It’s not […]
Last week’s blog focused on Chapters 24 and 25, click here for that post. Today I’m focusing on Chapters 26 thru 28. I use Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Matthew Lesson Twelve: He’s Alive Text: Matthew 26 thru 28 My Personal Thoughts On This Reading: As the time approached […]
I’m taking a moment this morning to have some fun. I found some exciting things going on with MyMemories and decided to have some scrapbooking fun and of course, SHARE! For those who may recall from my original post, I love scrapbooking, just not the mess of massive amounts of papers, glitters, glues, scissors, etc. […]
A few week’s ago we finished Chapters 19 thru 23, click here for that post. Today, I’m reflecting on Chapters 24 and 25. I use Life Lessons as a study guide. Life Lessons: The Gospel of Matthew Lesson Eleven: The Last Days Text: Matthew Chapters 24 and 25 My Personal Thoughts On This Reading: First, […]
