tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post1845201559937637603..comments2023-03-20T04:07:44.831-04:00Comments on The Inklings Etc.: 7 Quick Takes of Epic Fail Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post-50752477001988362712015-03-07T06:36:16.551-05:002015-03-07T06:36:16.551-05:00Oh my heavens. If by people like me, you mean hang...Oh my heavens. If by people like me, you mean hanging on by a thread, then okay! There is no shame in admitting our struggles. In fact, I believe it helps us and those who rise to help.<br />I really do recommend the books. Both are written in a devotional format, so a little bite each day, and believe me, those little bites pack a lot in!<br />Blessings and peace to you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post-4811700866144036502015-03-06T21:31:07.133-05:002015-03-06T21:31:07.133-05:00You'll laugh Kelly, but I was actually embarra...You'll laugh Kelly, but I was actually embarrassed about admitting on a blog that I haven't been to church in so long. "What will people like Kelly think?" Forgetting that you're a good friend - even if we haven't met in person! You and your family are always in my prayers.<br /><br />I haven't read Roses Among Thorns, but it sounds like a good read! The whole vocation thing is a fairly new concept to me - as you know, Protestants don't think that way. It makes sense though, especially for married folks.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112924098753896966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post-15959139685314785332015-03-06T21:06:15.512-05:002015-03-06T21:06:15.512-05:00You captured the feeling of Ash Wednesday perfectl...You captured the feeling of Ash Wednesday perfectly! :)<br /><br />Also about the fuel, Nail on the head. I really can attest that the grace and power of the sacraments have made ALL the difference in my life, Before I became Catholic, I just did not have the ability to make any changes stick. I needed the power that the Eucharist and confession afford.<br /><br />I have been reading two books this Lent. Roses Among Thorns, by St.Francis DeSales, and The Way of Serenity,by Fr. Jonathan Morris. One from the modern era, and one a bit older, but both have been hitting the same note.It is the idea that I don't have to take on sacrifices, penances, or spiritual exercises that intrude upon my ability to carry out my vocation. In my case, that's all the family related stuff. I have been wanting to write a post about it, but, haha, my vocation has been getting in the way. Really, though, it has been quite a revelation, and a relief, to learn that God daily gives me what He thinks is important for me to do, even if it doesn't seem earth shattering to be doing laundry or making peach cobbler.<br /><br />I so feel you about forgiveness. It is definitely a work in progress for me, Sometimes the best I can do is ask God to help me forgive and try to be willing to let Him. Presently, I have some people very close to me behaving in ways that are really hurtful, and it is in my face daily, This alone has made it hardly necessary for me to seek extra penances,<br /><br />I will definitely pray for you, I hope you will for me also.<br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post-88237761041779539072015-03-06T18:49:21.969-05:002015-03-06T18:49:21.969-05:00I went to see if you had a blog and found out that...I went to see if you had a blog and found out that you too are a pastor's wife! Solidarity sister.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112924098753896966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2866948649637652233.post-13460655532778720782015-03-06T18:06:08.875-05:002015-03-06T18:06:08.875-05:00When you figure out how to let go of the bitternes...When you figure out how to let go of the bitterness, let me know because I have to daily remind myself that I need to forgive the people who made our lives hell last year, 5 years ago, and 10 years ago. One thing that is sort of helping is that a friend gave me the Lenten penance of offering up my day for a different person each day including 5 of my "enemies".<br /><br />I also LOVELOVELOVE that Episcopalians have Confession even if I don't go to a priest who I see on a weekly basis.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567286104645119169noreply@blogger.com