Trust In The Lord And Do Good

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Coco

A few weeks ago, all of the Bible readings we heard in church were exactly what I needed to hear at the time. I know I should be able to “hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people” every week, but the readings resonate more some weeks than others.

pinthisEver since 9/11, Psalm 37 has held a special place in my spiritual library. As I did that day, I tend to turn to it when I am anxious that “evil men” appear to be succeeding in their”wicked schemes.” But this time, it was other words that caught my attention–words that seemed to outline a perfect intention for Lent.

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Logging Miles Again

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Coco

The highlight of my week came when my physical therapist asked me how many miles I was going to run this weekend. She quickly retracted the question and gave me her advice, but the good news is that we both thought my ankle was ready for running again.

I didn’t start the week feeling so optimistic, but it’s amazing what a bit more time and a few more days off can do. It’s also telling that my ankle started feeling good exactly 2 weeks after I injured it. If I knew then that’s what it would take, would I have stressed less about taking time off?

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Observing Ash Wednesday And A Holy Lent

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Coco

I don’t know when I fell in love with Ash Wednesday, but it is by far my favorite day in the church calendar. I could listen to the liturgy and readings over and over–and sometimes do throughout the rest of Lent.

 

Many people think only Catholics observe Lent, but Episcopalians and other Protestant denominations also observe Ash Wednesday, Lent, and the holy days in the week leading up to Easter.

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Joining The Weekly Run Down

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Coco

I know many of us were wondering what we would do without the Weekly Wrap. Thanks to Deborah and Kim we have a new weekly link up for recapping our workouts and staying accountable and motivated. I know hosting and moderating a link up is a lot of work, and really appreciate their willingness to step up!

My week was all about walking a tightrope between doing as much as a could to preserve my sanity without aggravating my ankle while still letting my ankle heal.

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Lion Or Lamb? Hosting The March Ultimate Coffee Date

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Coco

Around here, March usually earns its reputation for being a wild weather month. It was last March when dangerously high winds blew a sign off a building into the rear windshield of my car. The year before, we had snow days in March. In between, we usually get a few balmy spring fever days. As we gather for the March Ultimate Coffee Date, I hope your March weather is more lamb than lion. We will keep the link up open all weekend, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy our virtual get-together and catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives.

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