Category Archives: Quotes

Quotes I find that I think might make you think a little…and enjoy.

Remembering C.S. Lewis

Posted on November 22, 2013 by lleahy

While much of the U.S. is commemorating the death of John F. Kennedy, which happened 50 years ago today, the same date is also the death of noted Christian writer C.S. Lewis. Born November 29, 1898, Clive Staples Lewis wrote … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Easter

Posted on March 31, 2013 by lleahy

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This is the traditional Easter greeting heard throughout the world this day by Christians from many different traditions. If you would like to see the variety of Paschal greetings, the Orthodox Church in … Continue reading →

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Good Friday meditations

Posted on March 29, 2013 by lleahy

Two meditations for Good Friday remembrance: “The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man. Man asserts himself against God and puts himself where only God deserves to … Continue reading →

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A Season of Gratitude

Posted on November 21, 2012 by lleahy

I love Thanksgiving – it is one of my favorite holidays in the year. I love the opportunity to spend time with family and good friends, being creative in the kitchen, and especially, in the many reminders for thankfulness. I … Continue reading →

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Look to Christ

Posted on April 5, 2012 by lleahy

“Look to Christ; for the glorious Son of God so loved lost souls, that He took on Him a body and died for us — bore our curse, and obeyed the law in our place. Look to Him and live. … Continue reading →

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A panda walks into a café…

Posted on September 21, 2011 by lleahy

This opening line is found on the back cover of  the delightful book Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss. In an age of text messages and short emails, who would ever guess that a book on the correct use … Continue reading →

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Reading on Writing

Posted on August 14, 2011 by lleahy

Perhaps about a dozen years ago I took a writing class with APU professor Marsha Fowler.  Marsha writes frequently – and very well. Approximately 10 faculty members split between the School of Theology and the School of Nursing met weekly … Continue reading →

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Reading Good Books Again

Posted on July 28, 2011 by lleahy

One of my favorite writers, C.S. Lewis, once wrote It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. Well, I imagine for Lewis … Continue reading →

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Remembering St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by lleahy

I love sharing the story of St. Patrick and his role in the history of Ireland. We celebrate on March 17th as this is the anniversary of his death (and a reminder of his life). Patrick was born near Dumbarton … Continue reading →

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The Preacher with the Golden Mouth.

Posted on September 15, 2010 by lleahy

               “Charity is the scope of all God’s commands” John Chrysostom My intent each week is to share a little piece of Christian history or biography about someone whose faith and practice made a difference in the world. I have selected … Continue reading →

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