The word for today’s Advent-Photo-a-Day is JOY.
What fills your heart with joy this Advent season?
The word for today’s Advent-Photo-a-Day is JOY.
What fills your heart with joy this Advent season?
This year I’m participating in Zion Buffalo Lutheran Church’s Advent-Photo-a-Day Challenge. The goal is to “help us think through the season and every day ponder how Christmas changes the world to this day.” Today’s word is ILLUMINATE.
“A light shone in the darkness and the darkness could not overcome it.” John 1:5
How has the light of Christ illuminated your life?
As usual, credit for everything below–except my answers, that is–goes to the wonderful gals over at RevGalBlogPals. And I owe them a hearty “thank you” for giving me a some much-needed writing inspiration!
I should mention that I did have my neck surgery last week and the surgeon said the procedure went “swimmingly.” I find this reassuring because those raw and burnt nerve endings feel, well, raw and burnt. Not a pleasant sensation. My usual brilliance is most likely lacking today since I’m on pain killers and muscle relaxers, so bear with me.
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George and me at Kieran’s Irish Pub after I lectored at the 4:30 Mass at The Basilica of St. Mary |
Share a recipe! I’m in the doldrums and need some healthy eating options for my menu planning. Soup, stew, main dish, side dish or a healthy dessert – any and all are welcome!
This is where I need help, too, desperately! I’m hoping a reader will come to my rescue with a nice slow-cooker recipe, perhaps? Please?!
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