"Life is not, for most of us, a pageant of splendor, but is made up of many small things, rather like an old fashioned piecework quilt. No two people have the same, but we all have our own, whether it be listening to Beethoven's fifth with a beloved friend, or seeing a neighbor at the back door with a basket of white dahlias. Or after a long, hard day, having the family say, "That was a good supper."
- GLADYS TABER
In no particular order, here are six small things that inspired me this week.
There's always been something about the idea of life in the 30's and 40's and the family gathered together around the radio and listening to their favorite shows that appeals to me. And while modern technology makes that possible even today, if you wish, I also love the idea of reading alound together, especially if you have young children. But even as we grow older, the simple idea of sharing a book together in the evening is one that I find very appealing, especially listening to an audio book!
My husband recently introduced me to N. T. Wright, and I've listened to quite a few of his teachings and really enjoyed them. I'm planning on listening to more through the Lenten season.
3. 24/7 Prayer
Prayer has become a huge focus of my spiritual journey this year, and I've really enjoyed this You Tube channel as I grow in this area of my life.
Came across this reading challenge on Instagram this week, and while I have far too many other reading goals during March, this does sound like fun, and thought it was worth passing along!
5. Steeple Chasing: Around Britain By Church (affiliate link)
Great Britain and church buildings, two of my favorite things in one book! I bought the Kindle edition, and plan to look up each of the churches listed online as I read through it.
I mentioned in my post yesterday , that as I am decluttering, I also plan to do my spring cleaning during the Lenten season. Another idea I have is to do a Home Blessing at the beginning of Holy Week or right before it. A Home Blessing is something I've intended to do ever since we moved into this house, and I've decided it's time to stop just thinking about it but actually do it. Thankfully you can find a lot of ideas and resources on the subject, but typical of me, I want to make it my own. I'll be sharing more about this in the coming weeks, so be sure to stop by again soon!
Until then . . .
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