Author Archives: joyocala

Some days I just can’t get full. I reach for sweet (chocolate), then go for salty (potato chips), then back to sweet again ( cookies, tootsie roll, red licorice, etc.!). Nothing really seems to soothe my cravings! But Sunday mornings … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I find it more and more difficult to watch or follow modern day media. This is a sharp change in behavior for me as I have been involved in public life for as long … Continue reading →

I recently heard a concert by the Vienna Boys Choir. Among the works they sang was “Hail Holy Queen” from “Sister Act.”  (Don’t you wish we could do that some Sunday?) Now, growing up in the Lutheran Church I was aware … Continue reading →

I might have been asleep when we discussed it in Hebrew class, but I don’t remember learning what the word manna means.    I know it is the food gathered and eaten by the ancient Israelites during the exodus.    … Continue reading →

This house just isn’t big enough! I need a man cave to be alone for a while.   Or perhaps you’re thinking, I definitely need a craft room where I can lose myself in creating. Being alone for a while … Continue reading →

If my source is correct, today’s the day that the kids in Marion County head back to school.  I know it seems early, especially to a generation that went back to school after Labor Day.  Nevertheless, buses are running, heavy … Continue reading →

 Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my … Continue reading →

 When my husband and I were on our month-long trip in May, we stopped at several places we had not been before.  One of them was the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. We both enjoy sports and especially … Continue reading →

Growing up wasn’t always easy. Mom and Dad wanted what was best for me, and that included following the strict rules of our church. We could not eat meat on Friday. We always fasted for three hours before receiving communion. … Continue reading →

Dominic de Guzmán (1170-1221) was a Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers also called the Dominicans. Dominic wanted the order to be devoted to prayer and study, but also to go out to preach to people. The Dominicans … Continue reading →