40 day of Lent - Palm Crosses

Today Lenten Thought

March 24 - Fold your palm fronds into a cross.  You can learn how to do it on YouTube.

Now this one is a little ironic, because of what happened today in Sunday School.  Tammy had instructions on how to make palm crosses.  She had done them in previous years, however, this years instructions were no so clear.  So while Cathy read today's story to the children, Becky and Tammy watched a video they googled  on Tammy's phone for the instructions, just like todays Lenten Thought!

Actually it was  a lot of fun, I have now learned a new skill and you can to!

Happy Palm Sunday

Hosanna!

40 days of Lent - taking stock

OMG - I almost forgot to write today's Lenten Thought

March 23 - Lent is a time for taking stock and taking responsibility.  What burdens and blame have you shifted onto others that really are yours to handle?

Whew, that's a tough one.  Since that would be kind of personal I really won't share my private battles.  Safe to say though, I have them. 

It's been a long day and I am so very very tired, so I will cut this short.  As you contemplate this thought also think about some burdens you have taken on that are not perhaps yours. 

Pray, take stock, Lent is definitely time to do so.

40 days of Lent - Battle the Clutter

Today's Lenten Thought

March 22 - Today is March 22 - Clear out some clutter by finding 22 things in your home to give away, throw away or recycle.

Hey! and I have a great idea - bring those 22 (or less) useable items to Salem UCC tonight after 6:00 PM and I will add it to our Flea Market & Spring Craft Fair that we are having tomorrow, Saturday, March 23 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM  at Third and Walnut Streets  in Catasauqua.  Nothing like a shameless plug!

I myself have a few items to donate - I don't think there are 22 items in the box - maybe 10, but who knows what I could find before I leave to go set up.

Clearing out clutter is always a good idea - clearing space around us also helps us to clear our minds.  Plus, something we might have and not want could be a blessing for someone else.

40 days of Lent - cook?

Today's Lenten Thought

March 21 - Attempt to cook something you've never made before, whether it's basic like scrambled eggs or fancy, like--well, pick something from Julia Child.  Say grace before eating.

Not the day for me on this one.  I am home today make halupkies for Saturday's Craft Fair and Flea Market at Salem UCC, in Catasauqua.

It takes usually most of the day between rolling and cooking the trays - I just started around 9 and I thought I take this break and write today's blog.  The picture you see is the hamburger and rice mixer with the leaves of cabbage, next job is to roll them up.

Another reason I won't be making something different today is I will be weighing in at Weight Watchers later today - maybe after weigh in, lol!

Variety is nice, God gave us so much to work with, so many fruits and veggies, there is always something new to try, so this is not a bad thought, the timing is a little off though for me.

Have a great day - experiment - let me know how it goes, or save me some!!!

40 days of Lent - Balance

Happy First day of Spring

Which leads us to today's Lenten Thought:

March 20:  Today is the Spring Equinox, when we have the same amount of darkness and light in the day--a perfect balance.  Think about what's out of balance for you. Pray for the wisdom to put it right.

I am a little out of balance at the moment, but with a hetic life, sometimes it just happens.

Trying to balance home, work and church can get  exhausting.  I will have to pray more on getting balance.  One good thing, I have learned to say no.  I was just actually asked yesterday to organize an event and I said no.  We can only do so much and we need to learn to relax somewhere in amoungst it all. 

Well, this is easier in theory, but like the Lenten Thought says, pray for the wisdom to put it right.

Here are a few other interesting facts about the first day of spring:

• If you were standing on the equator during either the vernal or autumnal equinox, you would see the sun pass directly overhead, the only two times in the year when that is true.
  
• The two equinoxes are also the only times during the year when the sun rises due east and sets due west.
  
• In spring, the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, increasing the number of daylight hours and bringing warmer weather that causes plants to bring forth new growth

Well, Happy first day of Spring everyone.  Enjoy the day!  Spring is here! 

40 days of Lent - Compliment

First may I say, what a wise person you are for seeking out thoughts to ponder this Lenten Season, it shows me that you are a person of wisdom.  Also, may I say you are looking wonderful.

Now with that being said

March 19 - Hand out at least three heartfelt compliments today.

I only remember handing out one, so please count the above as 2 more.

Seriously, compliment people where  and when you can.  It makes the other person feel better and you also will start feeling better about yourself.  Dwell on the positives and not the negatives!!

And remember - you are looking good.

40 days of Lent - Idol worship

Today's Lenten Thought

Okay - I doubt you have a golden calf

March 18 - What do you spend so much time, energy, and money on that somebody else would think it's the God you worship?  Consider finding a symbol for it, taking it out back, and smashing it.

I don't think I do that with anything really - if you can think of something for me - let me know.  Most of my extra money and time goes into the Church, by helping out with things like the craft fair, flea market and Sunday School.  So I don't think they meant that. 

But I know people who do get obsessed with certain items and spend a lot of money on it.  Some people just worship money.     What ever causes you not to put God first could come in this category.

So if you have something that others might think you worship then try the above and start worshipping God instead.