Life is what happens when we are making plans

I have been taking a break from blogging. Since walking away from unpleasant family dynamics last year, fake holidays like Mother's and the upcoming, Father's Day are stressful. My emotions are all over the place and social media makes it worse. Not just the rigamarole of ads, memes, and posts all focused on the glory …

Getting back to church and a la cart topics

Next week is Passion Week. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday. There will be a liturgy every morning next week plus all of the services for Pascha. I have been gone from church so much that people had begun to ask my sister if I had moved! It is a delicate balance trying to attend when there …

The doppelganger

Have you ever walked into a business, or spoken to a person and you realize you just walked into your dream or the perosn you are speaking with is living your dream? It can be so hard to quell those thoughts of doubt or 'not good enough' that keep us from living our dreams. I …

What IS ‘fat shaming’?

Over the years, it has become en vogue to tell someone of an unpopular opinion that that they are 'phobic' or 'shaming'. There is 'Christos-shaming' where Christians are vilified and/or people try to 'shame' them for their beliefs. There is 'creation-shaming' where Christians are shamed for believing in creation over evolution. Some are even shamed …

Essential oil workout blend and getting a jump on wellness goals

I don't know about you, but I really dislike working out. I enjoy the health benefits, but over all it is not my 'go-to' for mental health and wellness. I have bad choices for that; chocolate, peanut butter, caffeine, etc. After spending the summer marinating in stress and anxiety, it is time to get back …

Believing in, and pushing the teachings of, evolution leads to death

The lie is; evolution is real and there is no God. Believe your bible. Evolution is a heresy and should never be condoned by the pulpit. It is what is behind abortions, Hitler and his gang of thugs burning Europe and ultimately bringing the world genocide and WWII. Soon, we will be commemorating the 20th …

How did day 1 of no t.v. or movies go?

This is a nut shell.

Your best self?

We hear so much these days about 'self-care'. We used to be focused on self-improvement. I think things have a way of getting out of hand if there is no, 'God plan'. As Christians, everything we do should be with God in mind. Scripture is a great way to understand God and His will (did …

Stay in the boat

Thsi icon depicts the Orthodox Church as a ship under constant attack. If I post a recipe, the visits are many more than if I talk about Christ and the Orthodox Church. Jesus had something to say about that: John 6:26, KJV: "Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek …

Christ is risen!

Christ is risen!