Change My Heart, Oh God!
Today is Ash Wednesday. It kicks off the season of Lent — a 40-day journey leading to Easter. It’s a season of reflection, renewal, and re-centering our hearts on Christ. But for those who’ve never observed it, Lent might sound like an overly somber religious ritual — kind of like giving up chocolate just to…
Bring on the Spotlights — It’s Lent!
Bring on the Spotlights! I think I get my frugal and prudent spending habits and mindset from parents who were products of the Great Depression when every penny counted. My Mom would sing out “Shut off the lights! Turn up the air conditioner!” And, in the winter, “Turn down the heat and put on a…