"For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it.” ( 1 Timothy 6:7) . . We came into this world naked. Our souls encapsulated in a body not of our own choosing so we can learn lessons from the journey of that body and it’s DNA, lessons built only … Continue reading The book of 1 Timothy
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The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty
As a student of the American Civil War I realized to my shame that I have not one book about the African American experience. Studying military strategy and the life of soldiers kept me from really SEEING this special part of the story. So I thought I would pick up a book. Of course there … Continue reading The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty
The book of Proverbs
"Truthful lips endure forever, But a lying tongue lasts only a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) . . “Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, But those who promote peace have joy.” (Proverbs 12:20) . . . Most of Proverbs was written by Solomon, known to be the wisest man who ever lived. In … Continue reading The book of Proverbs
The Book of Revelation
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this book. For many, the book of Revelation is one of the most frightening books of the Bible. I too was afraid to read it thinking it would destroy my faith out of fear. But I read it...carefully...and was fascinated by it. It is one of my favorite books … Continue reading The Book of Revelation
Can I talk about my flowers? Feature: Sweet Woodruff
Can I talk about my sweet woodruff? I only grow it because Vita Sackville-West suggested it in her many garden books. It is one of my favorite flowers in my garden now. Not only can it be used in tea & scented sachets, I also use it to make simple syrup for cocktails. Today I … Continue reading Can I talk about my flowers? Feature: Sweet Woodruff
Journaling and prayer. What are your thoughts on homemade communion?
Finished writing in an entire journal yesterday, and it’s time to begin a new one! These are my prayer journals, the worn one on the left is the old one. Took me a little over four months to fill every inch with essays on prayer and spiritual journeying. Also if you swipe you’ll see a … Continue reading Journaling and prayer. What are your thoughts on homemade communion?
The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross
I like to follow the breadcrumbs of authors I admire. If an author quotes another or happens to really like a certain book or person then I investigate whomever they suggest. St. John of the Cross is one of those breadcrumbs. I’m so excited to read his work. This book is 800 pages, not exactly … Continue reading The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross
Journal or Diary writing..
. As you can see, I do!! I started keeping a diary when I was about 9. Most of what I wrote was complete nonsense, and more than once my friends would chime into the pages saying obscene things to be funny. I think I will burn all of these someday, but for now they … Continue reading Journal or Diary writing..
The Book of Acts
"Because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of Jesus.” —Acts 8:16 . . Like most babies I was baptized a couple months after I was born. Was this so I didn’t go to purgatory or hell if I were to die? Or … Continue reading The Book of Acts
The Book of Ruth
The book of Ruth is one of the shortest books in the Bible. It is only 4 chapters, but it is essential to the lessons we learn through scripture. In Ruth man-made prejudice and rules are broken down and defied in the relationship and love between Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi. They come from different … Continue reading The Book of Ruth
BRIANNE TURCZYNSKI 