by Jill Tomey | May 18, 2020 | Character in Crisis
Patience is not just about your behavior while you wait. It is taking the time necessary to work through a difficult situation. Life right now is difficult. I don’t know when my life will return to normal. My husband is in the vulnerable category, so we have...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | May 15, 2020 | Character Connection
Alertness can strengthen: Cautiousness by noticing the dangers around you, so you can avoid them. Compassion by noticing the needs of others, so you can serve them. Cooperation by noticing the situations that require teamwork, so you can work effectively with others....
by Jill Tomey | Mar 1, 2019 | Faith Reflection
We meet Sarah- formerly known as Sarai in Genesis as the wife of Abraham (previously Abram). Abraham had been promised to be the father of many so Sarah naturally expected that she would be a part of this destiny, but the couple grew old and childless. The promise was...
by Jill Tomey | Mar 1, 2019 | Faith Activity
Make a puzzle out of a picture of a piece of fruit or a fruit grouping. You can make the puzzle as simple or as elegant as you would like. The simplest would be to find a picture of fruit in the weekly store flyers and cut it into random or puzzle-like pieces. A...
by Jill Tomey | Mar 1, 2019 | Faith Reflection
Dear Jesus,We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of Patience in your life. We remember how you patiently waited to begin your ministry. Help us to be patient with one another. Remind us to patiently accept the things we cannot change...
