https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/Judy writes on religious essays, rural life, and fictionhourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/658372April 1960 Oh, it feels so good, Paige giggled with delight. Finally, I was chosen. She paused briefly and then added, I wonder what it will feel like. It didn’t take long for Paige’s wonderings to be realized. She was placed in a pitch-dark place. There’s no room to turn around, it’s so cramped...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/653599I turn sixty this month. It's getting harder and harder to remember my teen years. I realize that can be a blessing; or times it is a hindrance. Late yesterday afternoon I returned to my office from a brisk walk. I hadn't time to sit down when one of parishioners invited me to the parking lot....https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/652265A verse of a hymn we sang today: "Hosanna in the highest!" that ancient song we sing for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice." It was a joyous Sunday.https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/651750This morning began with walking, not waking, although I was awake. I've started my walking regiment again. About half way through the walk my toes began hurting. I assume it is the result of foot surgery. However, I continue to plod away. After 40 minutes of walking, it is time to go to the "Y"...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/651379"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." Winston Churchill The last few weeks we have been studying what the scriptures tell us about our stewardship of money, possessions and life itself. This study was more than just about money. Rather, it included how we manage...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/650185"He who cannot give anything away cannot feel anything either." Friedrich Nietzsche If one subscribes to Nietzsche's comment, one must also be a generous person. One doesn't necessarily have to give monetarily. Sometimes the best gift one can give another is time. To the person who is a...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/649830I've been writing a Bible study based on Debbie Macomber's book One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity. At the same time, our church has been studying Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity, written by the Rev. Adam Hamilton. This week it is my turn to preach on...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/649563During January I spent most of my time in the recliner and reading. I won't bore you with the reason in the recliner, but I want to share with you one of the books I read. Andy Andrews wrote The Noticer and I found it absolutely inspiring. Although it is fiction, it holds a great deal of truths...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Judyswriting/648842Ah, money! It is something we need to pay our bills, buy our needs, and plan for our future. However, we often find that ourselves enslaved to money rather managing the money. Our church has been studying Adam Hamilton's book Enough: Discovery Joy through Simplicity and Generosity. The sermons...