by Carolyn Pereira | Jun 8, 2022 | Grace and Strength, Relationship with God
I almost titled this post, “What’s Religion got to do with it?”, but the other title was better for SEO 🙂 Nevertheless, the question still stands. More and more and more people are dropping by the hour into believing that it it doesn’t have...
by Carolyn Pereira | May 4, 2022 | Discernment, Personal Growth, Self Care
Did you know that your single season is the most important season of your life? That how you live it has the potential to set you up for a future of hope, clarity, authenticity, courage, and excellence, or frustration, confusion, difficulty, depression, and hardship...
by Carolyn Pereira | Mar 6, 2022 | Fasting, Seasonal Reflections
Growing up the focus was always on making sure we were fed. We lived, laughed, and loved around the table. Meals were everything and treats were the solution to every problem as well as the perfect means of celebrating every joyful moment. We had a generous, loving,...
by Carolyn Pereira | Feb 28, 2022 | Seasonal Reflections
What is the real Purpose of Lent? Why do we have this season anyway? Why all the focus on “sacrifice”? Why do we fast? How do we decide what to “give up” or what to do? Why make resolutions anyway? It is true that Lent encourages us to make...
by carolynpereira1311@hotmail.com | Feb 23, 2022 | Seasonal Reflections
Do you dislike Lent? Does it feel like a season for annoying rules and complaining? Do your good intentions feel somehow unappreciated or worthless? Does your extra prayer or acts of service seem empty, aimless or uncertain? Hatred for Lent seems to be an...