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blogger, bibliophile, story-teller, Christian, wife, educator, nerd

About paloma

blogger, bibliophile, story-teller, Christian, wife, educator, nerd

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 23, Day 43- Tired and Busy?

If you want to change a behavior, one of the first things you can do is to just catalog the behavior. Want to lose weight, keep a food journal. Want to stop smoking? Keep a journal of when you have cravings and look for triggers. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 23, Day 43- Tired and Busy?"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 20, Day 40- By His Stripes

I'm still a bit under the weather with a chest cold, but the Bible tells us that by His stripes, His suffering, we can receive healing. I claim that healing and accept it.

Here's a sunrise picture taken from my door a few weeks ago, displaying the Glory of God.

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Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 19, Day 39- Day of Rest

I woke up feeling pretty cruddy; I'm fighting a chest cold. Probably from being so busy before I left and then traveling.

I'm often amazed that God built a day of rest into each week. It's one of those things that really helps me to conceptualize that He really cares for us and knows what we need even more than we do. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 19, Day 39- Day of Rest"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 18, Day 38- There’s No Place Like Home

On my way home from a work trip and ready to be home.

So glad I have a husband who loves me, an adorable cat, a comfortable home, and all the rest.

So grateful.

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Tangible Benefits

Today was my first trip since I have become more serious about losing weight.  ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Tangible Benefits"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Into the Wind

I seem to be running a day behind; but the good news is that I met several big deadlines- so hopefully I can get my feet underneath me. ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 16, Day 36- Into the Wind"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 14, Day 34– New Favorite Snack

Technically, it is March 15, but I stayed up a big chunk of the night working on a project for work, so I am counting this as "on-time". 🙂

For Christmas, my husband gave me this fun care-package of healthy snacks and now I have a new favorite that I can get enough of... ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 14, Day 34– New Favorite Snack"

Published on Leave a comment on Lent 2016: March 13, Day 33– Fun with Pressure Cooking

Short post tonight, trying to balance all of my responsibilities...

I've been cooking quite a bit with my new electric pressure cooker. It's been a lot of fun and most of the meals have come out really well (and good.) (A little grammar joke) ...continue reading "Lent 2016: March 13, Day 33– Fun with Pressure Cooking"