“It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.” Alice…in Wonderland
There’s an interesting article on the Federalist website about the dangers of observing Lent. I see the author’s point, although I disagree with his conclusions. He writes, “We all desperately want to believe that sin is outside of us, something that goes into us and defiles us. That it is a particular act, or behavior, […]
Today is the first day of Lent, the 40 days of fasting before Easter (Not including Sundays, always a feast day, so the time period is actually a little longer than 40 days.) As someone who comes from a very informal religious tradition, I came late to this rather formal religious observation. However, it’s become […]
And now for the finale. Sort of. Life has been so frantically frantic and we’re taking a roadtrip, so I haven’t finished looking up the music. BUT I will be updating this week and will hopefully have everything finished before Easter. It’s important to have goals. Ahem: the ornaments for the last eleven days. 31st […]
Welcome to the third installment of our Lenten Tree ornaments and songs. Our tree is starting to get a little crowded, but the kids are really getting into it now. I’m afraid they are going to want ornaments with our family devotions every morning. Apparently they didn’t get the memo that I am not crafty. […]
For those interested in the Lenten Tree devotions, here are the ornaments for days 11-20. 11th day: bronze snake & pole; 12th day: veil; 13th day: the tabernacle; 14th day: a rock; 15th day: a priest The dancing scenes are worth seeing again and against. #17 Bo Jackson – One was viagra no prescription cut […]
This year, I participated in a Lenten Tree ornament swap organized by a very impressive friend. The book I’m using is Lenten Tree by Dean Meador Smith. Some of my friends asked me to post the ornaments and I’ll also post links to songs suggested in the devotions. My plan is to do 4 posts […]