Each week I hope to share the books that I am currently reading for my Read 100 Challenge, as well as interesting links related to faith, family, and frugal living.
Books I’m Reading
The Way of a Pilgrim translated by Olga Savin
I finished reading The Way of a Pilgrim this week as a Holy Week discipline. I was very humbled and inspired by this classic of Orthodox spirituality. The pilgrim learns to pray the Jesus Prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me) so that it becomes an unceasing interior prayer and transforms his life. I was humbled, realizing how often I rush through prayers. If you haven’t read The Way of a Pilgrim yet, I highly recommend it.
Links I Love
Faith
Not Every Lent Looks The Same Jenny at Adventures with My Kids has an inspiring post about how we all find ourselves on different journeys during Lent.
The Red Egg If you haven’t heard the story behind why we dye eggs at Pascha (Easter), or even if you have, this post by Eleni at Orthodox Christian Education is a delightful retelling.
Family
25+ Totally Awesome Science Fair Ideas Jenae at I Can Teach My Child has a fantastic compilation of science fair project ideas for parents with kids in school or homeschooling parents.
Solidarity Moms: Less is More Kristen at We are That Family wrote a humorous plea for mothers to give their children less–less structured time, toys, and more.
Frugal Living
10 Homemade Seasoning Mixes If you regularly use store bought mixes, then you really should read Living on a Dime’s frugal recipes for taco seasoning, poultry seasoning, and more!
The Surprising Way We Saved $270 a Month on our Car Check out my friend Carissa at Creative Green Living to see how you might save on your car and driving costs.
What are you reading this week?
(Linked to Modern Mrs. Darcy.)
I read The Way of the Pilgrim over Lent as well. It made me take a long, hard look at how many trivial things I spend my time on. Hope you had a blessed Pascha!
Hi, Erica. I think I may try to make The Way of a Pilgrim a regular part of my Lenten discipline. I was so challenged to examine my speech, my interactions with others, and my prayer life. It is definitely a book that is impacting me daily, even after I have read it. Have a blessed bright week. Christ is risen!