Category: Reflections

Are You B.U.S.Y.? {Or, the One in Which I Restart (and Rename) the Days of Amazing Grace series}

I noticed that a lot of my posts here lately have always had me mentioning how busy I've been... And I'm not liking it. There always seems to be an endless list of things to do and, to be perfectly honest, I am tired. Source. I'm tired of being busy.And I'm tired of not being as … Continue reading Are You B.U.S.Y.? {Or, the One in Which I Restart (and Rename) the Days of Amazing Grace series}

Truly Rich Reflections: Set Our Hearts On Fire — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Did you know that yesterday, we Catholics celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Actually, the whole month of June is dedicated to His Sacred Heart! You can read more about that here. 🙂 Source. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Source. While growing up in Brunei, I … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Set Our Hearts On Fire — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

i am NOT Supermom… but I know someone who is!

I can't sleep... partly because I'm still stressing over something work-related, and partly because I have other projects to finish as well. So I was trying to "de-stress" by browsing through Facebook (which I should do a LOT less of, LOL!). Then, on our ROCKERs homeschool support group page, I saw that someone had tagged … Continue reading i am NOT Supermom… but I know someone who is!

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 49 and 50 – We Are All Called To Be Holy / Give Your All {A Post-Pentecost Reflection}

Warning! Rather lengthy post ahead! 🙂 Making up for the weekend's lack of posts, hehe! 🙂 Please do read it till the end though! 🙂 Thanks! 🙂 God bless yah!I failed to post here last weekend for the 50 Days of Amazing Grace series because the kids and I were at Kindermusik the whole day … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 49 and 50 – We Are All Called To Be Holy / Give Your All {A Post-Pentecost Reflection}

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 48 – Life Lessons through The Lord of the Rings

I am blessed to be part of the Catholic Bloggers Network, made up mostly of American and Canadian Catholic bloggers. There are a LOT of faith-filled, fun and inspiring posts from the members of the network, and here's an inspiring one from the May Monthly Round-Up. :)Life Lessons through the Lord of the RingsI loved … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 48 – Life Lessons through The Lord of the Rings

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 45 – On Pleasing Obedience

Today's dose of Amazing Grace is from Minute Meditations: Obedience Pleases God God has set aside the kingdom of God for the childlike—for those who are loving enough to trust and obey Him and humble enough to depend on Him. — from Ask the Bible Geek Source. Let's be childlike in everything we do, so we can experience more of His grace! … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 45 – On Pleasing Obedience

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 14 – What Makes You Need God?

I know this is a bit late for Saturday's dose of amazing grace but please bear with me as the kids and I were out the whole day attending Kindermusik classes; entertaining guests (our former co-missionaries from Timor Leste dropped by for a surprise visit -  it's a good thing I had some cooked food … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 14 – What Makes You Need God?

Mommy Moments: Thank God for Extended Family!

I don't usually join memes (to date, I think I've only joined two so far, here and here). But life is about change, and I think joining Mommy Journey's Mommy Moments would be a good way to start (or should I say, re-start) my "meme-joining" adventures! :)So here's my Mommy Moment for the week. I've been … Continue reading Mommy Moments: Thank God for Extended Family!

Truly Rich Reflections: 10 Things I Love About Being A Mom

The hubby and the kids are asleep and I am supposed to be proofreading Sabbath (we're already working on next year's sets) but I thought I'd wax sentimental for a bit and write about why I love being a mom. Indeed, motherhood really does change you — in more ways than you realize (and like, sometimes!) … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: 10 Things I Love About Being A Mom