Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 231

Today's Daily 5:

1. Easter!
2. hearing the choir my brother and sister-in-law conduct sing
3. a relatively quiet afternoon puttering, doing errands, and watching The Masters on television
4. the food that always accompanies one of our extended family dinners
5. inheriting a second-hand microwave
6. really good whipped cream
7. laughing hysterically over some plans my brother has for his upcoming wedding
8. sinking into my own bed at the end of a weekend away
9. knowing that I don't have to get up in the morning
10. my neck pillow

Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 230

Today's Daily 5:

1. a restful night
2. hot crossed buns
3. sitting in quiet
4. catching up on email and blogs
5. baking
6. a long phone call with a good friend

They Buried Him in a Hurry

I've been using 24-7 Prayer's Lenten podcasts as a way to reflect in the lead-up to Easter.  Today's reflection from Carla Harding struck me deeply.  "They buried Him in a hurry..."

Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 229

Today's Daily 5:

1. Good Friday quiet
2. a dream that had palm trees
3. skype with a friend
4. the satisfaction of finishing Anne Lamott's latest book (so earthy and lovely and jesusy all at once)
5. laundry hung on a drying rack, and the feeling of knowing that this one choice is a good one
6. time spent alone in the house
7. making lasagna 
8. audio book pleasures
9. magic bags
10. clean water

Friday Reflections, April 6, 2012 (Good Friday)

Normally on Good Friday I focus exclusively on the cross.  This year, however, more than ever I feel the longing for resurrection, and quite simply couldn't resist sharing this video with you today.  I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch and listen, and to allow your heart to feel the impact of this day, and the anticipation of Sunday.