Tag Archives: Prayer

Observing Lent — Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Coco

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and reflection that many Christians observe before Easter. (source) This video is a great “highlights reel” that explains Lent in about 2 minutes:  

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Keeping A Prayer Journal Is Harder Than I Thought

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Coco

Around the beginning of the year, there was lots of talk about keeping a gratitude journal during the new year. I am a generally grateful person–I notice the small blessings in my life and am thankful for them–but I thought … Continue reading →

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Say Yes And Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Coco

January is a time for goal-setting. We make New Year’s resolutions, map out our plans for the year, and see where we are on our bucket lists. When the new year seems bursting with promise, we think big and reach … Continue reading →

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I Am Enough For Advent

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Coco

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the “season” in the Christian church calendar when we get ready for Christmas. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also watch for signs of His presence in our lives today, … Continue reading →

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A Psalm For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Coco

Psalm 145 Many of my friends have been writing “gratitude” posts on Facebook, Twitter or their blogs throughout the month of November. While I have not been that public with my thankfulness, I have been focusing more on giving thanks … Continue reading →

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