I've been studying a subject called "The Inner Life of a Disciple of Christ". Each week we've participated in a different spiritual practice. For the letter 'L' in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge I thought I'd write about Lectio Divina (one practice) and some other spiritual practices. Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is a… Continue reading Lectio Divina and Other Forms of Spiritual Practice
Today is apparantly Walk on Your Wild Side Day. So since I'm blogging about the letter 'K' today for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge I thought I'd go with "kooky" in the title. What does kooky mean? According to dictionary.com it means: of, like, or pertaining to a kook which means: an eccentric, strange, or foolish person. Therefore if you're being kooky you're… Continue reading Kooky – Walk on Your Wild Side Day
Since my name begins with 'J' I thought I would write an acrostic using my name for today's post for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. The acrostic is written below, underneath that I'll add more explanation for some of the lines. J-ellybean is not my name!I-enjoy time with family and friendsL-ove macadamia… Continue reading Jillian, not Jellybean!
It's Easter in less than 2 weeks. Next week is Holy Week or Passion Week, starting with Palm Sunday & going through to Easter. Many churches will celebrate Maundy Thursday and Good Friday before services for Easter Sunday. So how can you celebrate or what activities can you do as a family? This post which… Continue reading Holy Week and Easter Family Ideas
This blog started due to my son and my husband having a number of food intolerances. As part of the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge, for the letter 'I' I'm going to investigate food intolerances. What is a food intolerance? What are some symptoms of food intolerances? How can you determine what foods… Continue reading Intolerances Investigated
Earlier this year I was writing an assignment about what it means to "become like a child" as Jesus states in Matthew 18:3. During this time I read on God Space about a new book coming out called ' The Gift of Wonder', where Christine Aroney-Sine was exploring that very topic. So my 'G' post… Continue reading The Gift of Wonder
World Allergy Week starts tomorrow. I thought for the letter F for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge I would focus on Food Allergies. World Allergy Week is an annual event initiated by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO). It's aim is to raise awareness of allergic disease and related disorders, which are rising in… Continue reading Food Allergies – World Allergy Week 7-13 April 2019
I've been purchasing fruit, vegetables and other groceries through EGG - Ethical Groceries Group, for about a year now. EGG is part of the ORCA Project which helps train and assist disabled young adults so they can enter the workforce. Part of an EGG - Ethical Groceries Group order This is my E post which… Continue reading EGG – Ethical Groceries Group
Routines are important. Daily routines help us get through the day. Children thrive on routines. The predictability of knowing what comes next, that comes with daily routines helps them feel safe and secure. Adults also benefit from daily routines, as you don't have to think about what you're going to do next but can just… Continue reading Daily Routines
If you've been reading my blog in the last few months you'll know that we've been renovating. In the last 5 days or so we've been able to fully use our new kitchen. So today as part of the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge I'm talking about cooking in our new kitchen. Our… Continue reading Cooking in Our New Kitchen
