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Word of the Year

Natural Easter Egg Dyes

April 28, 2014 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 5 Comments

My word for the year is Stewardship. One place where that word is really coming alive is in our kitchen. The 40 Days of Soups experiment we just completed grew out of my desire to become a better steward of my family’s nutrition. It’s working! It’s working! And maybe one day soon I’ll find some margin … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Easter, Recipes, Stewardship, Word of the Year

My 2014 Spiritual Board of Directors

February 28, 2014 by Lisa Schmidt 7 Comments

Here we are marching quickly through the first quarter of 2014, and I’ve yet to host the official-yet-unofficial oath of office for my 2014 spiritual board. So here and now I present to you my 2014 Spiritual Board of Directors: seven saints reaching out to me, inspiring me, and uniquely supporting my vocation as wife and mother.

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Blessed Zelie Martin, Deacon Formation, Fra Angelico, Rule of St. Benedict, saints, Spiritual Board of Directors, St. Benedict, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Josemaría Escrivá, St. Joseph, St. Stephen, Stewardship, Word of the Year

Pray, Work, Rest and Play: God Bless This Ordinary Time

January 23, 2014 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

The Church, like families, has Ordinary Time, and in many ways, it’s those ordinary times that are most important for families. I actually started writing this post on the first Sunday in Ordinary Time. And here I am nearly two weeks later trying to finish and publish. My ordinary life has kicked into high gear. Here’s a snapshot of how we’re balancing these first days in ordinary time with prayer, work, rest, and play.

Posted in: Family, Pray Work Rest & Play, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Ordinary Time, Pray Work Rest & Play, Speaking Gigs, Stewardship, Well-Read Mom, Word of the Year

A Stewardship Prayer for the New Year

January 10, 2014 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

January is traditionally the time to make New Year’s resolutions. For Christians, it’s also an ideal time to take stock, reassess, and recommit to a life lived for and in Jesus Christ. Let’s take advantage of this time of year to become closer to the Lord. Pray with me?

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Stewardship, Word of the Year

2014 Word Of The Year

December 31, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

Can one little word have a big impact on my life? I’m not completely sure, but I remain optimistic. My word for 2014…

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Stewardship, Word of the Year
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