HI THERE! I'M BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI, FREELANCE WRITER, HISTORICAL RESEARCHER, & PERPETUAL SEEKER OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. WELCOME TO MY SPACE WHERE I SHARE THE BOOKS I'M READING, MY SPIRITUAL FINDINGS, FLOWERS IN MY GARDEN, AND LOST STORIES. ALL ARE WELCOME HERE.
Hygge: pronounces Hoo-ga is the Danish way of simple and comfy living. “Get comfy. Take a break. Be here now. Turn off the phones. Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles. Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe. Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge. Live … Continue reading The Little Book of Hygge
We went chestnut gathering!! Swipe for photos 👉. We have so many chestnuts I had to get this recipe book. It’s filled with recipes AND folklore about this wonderful nut! Last week I made a chestnut bisque—so yummy, and before that I added a bunch to homemade chili—Yummy! We also bought some American chestnuts which … Continue reading Chestnut gathering in Michigan!
"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." -Titus 3:5 Paul's letter to Titus, who was leading ministry efforts for the island of Crete, is an essential letter for leaders of the church even today. Paul's … Continue reading Paul’s letter to Titus
Hog Island and Detroit’s Park Question: A brief history of Belle Isle! Please let me know if link doesn't work! 🤦Thank you! Click the link above to read my latest article for Planet Detroit! 📸 credit: Library of Congress
Today I’d like to remember Robert Murray M’cheyne who gives so much richness and truth in this letters and sermons, which thanks to Andrew Bonar, M’Cheyne’s good friend, we now have this Presbyterian Reverend’s entire collection of writings, sermons, and letters—his “remains”. I come back to his work time and again because his words are … Continue reading The Remains of Robert Murray M’Cheyne
These are my contemplative thoughts, you might disagree and that’s OK! . . “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 Faith in Latin is fides which was one of the highest and most honorable virtues in Ancient Rome among the people involved in public affairs. Fides was a form of trust and an unwavering … Continue reading The Book of Romans
Today is Good Friday! I feel so much joy today I can barely contain myself. My heart feels so full of love, as if it glows. The light of Jerusalem seems to be with me today. Do you ever feel this way? “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer … Continue reading The Book of Nehemiah on Good Friday
Maybe this will be white noise today, but maybe it will be some relief. I recently watched a documentary about Lorna Byrne, the woman who sees angels. She has seen them her whole life. They speak to her, they tell her things. They are with everyone, she says. Everyone is born with a guardian angel … Continue reading Lorna Byrne: The woman who sees angels.
I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes.” -2 Samuel 6:21. . . We should not be ashamed to make fools of ourselves for God’s sake. We may have seen people preaching on the street, holding signs, singing in church, … Continue reading The Second Book of Samuel
Making my Christmas list already. How about you? . . One meaningful person will lead you to the next. I was introduced to Thomas Merton through the writings of Richard Rohr. Ever since I read the Bible I can’t seem to go too long without reading something with a rich spiritual foundation, or I seem … Continue reading Making my Christmas List
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