Category Archives: My Faith

Not Everything Is Beneficial

I never was comfortable relying on my faith when I was dieting. I admire people who are motivated to treat their bodies like “God’s temple” or who draw strength from prayer, but I had enough guilt and self-esteem issues to throw … Continue reading

Posted in Food, My Faith | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Wonderfully Made

Our Psalm last week was Psalm 139. It’s one I’ve read/heard/recited many times but, as happens so often with the Bible, different words jumped out at me this time. Here is the full Psalm:  1 O Lord, you have searched … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

The Evil Done On My Behalf

I love the familiar liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer, but my priest likes to mix things up once in a while, so sometimes we use alternative prayers. It’s sort of like hearing the same service in a different … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

My Epiphany On Epiphany

Today in church we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. In the nativity story, it marks when the three kings proclaimed Jesus as Kings of the Jews. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

The Blessings Of Christmas Past

Last Christmas we had our family dinner on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day like we usually do. It took a bit more planning and organizing to be able to prepare and enjoy a feast and still make it church … Continue reading

Posted in Life, My Faith | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments