“Tend to undertake too much, then somehow get it done.” That is one of the traits of the Meyers Briggs INFP personality. “Yes!” I say every time I read this. “That’s me!” I over-extend myself, take on more than is reasonably possible, then get it done. I take pride in this. But then comes the […]
Read MoreWe are not quite halfway through Lent. How is it going? Have you been able to maintain your Lenten commitments? Last Wednesday morning I posted that I had given up sweets for Lent. At noon I attended a luncheon meeting. Sitting in front of me in all its delicious splendor was a large chocolate chip […]
Read MoreSo you finished off the last paczki and feasted on all of your favorite food and drink in anticipation of jump starting your diet on Ash Wednesday and getting back on track with your New Year’s resolution to lose weight. What’s wrong with that? Isn’t God all about second chances? Here’s your opportunity to give […]
Read MoreDo your mornings in Lent ever sound like this? “I was thinking I’d make spaghetti for dinner.” “Oh.” “What’s wrong?” “I can’t put Parmesan cheese on the spaghetti.” “No, you can’t.” No response. “So, does that mean we can’t have spaghetti until Lent is over?” Again no response. We’ve had this discussion before. We’ve only […]
Read MoreSeems like I’ve been trying to find ways to make Lent special forever. Since my years in a Catholic grade school when I would give up candy and movies for Lent, through my adult years where I would try to “do” something rather than just giving something up, I would spend hours trying to figure […]
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This first appeared in Jackson Citizen Patriot on Friday, March 26. Still relevant, still worrying! Giving Up Worry for Lent We are now in the season of Lent, a time for giving up certain vices, making sacrifices and striving to do good. This year I’ve decided to try something different – giving up worry! Worry […]
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