Daily Living at the Monastery, Praying, Cleaning & Organization

Art of Living

Five Traits of People Who Defy All Odds

First-hand experience of overcoming the seemingly impossible. People who survive against all odds have five things in common. My Story As...

Know God, Know Peace.

Even in a world of chaos, there is peace in the center of the storm. Would you like to know peace in the middle of today's crisis and to...

Daily Mantra

My morning practice that grounds me throughout the day. More than 20 years ago I began a practice that continues to bless me today. My...

Secrets to a Happy 50-Year Marriage

Half a century of devoted love is more common than I thought. As my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week, I thrill...

Freezer Meals

Easy and convenient for a busy day, perfect for emergencies too. The current food shortages are only a taste of what's to come. There are...

Resident Bengals at the Monastery

Our two Bengal cats roam the acres of our monastery grounds. These two beauties live and work in our monastery. They're not only precious...

A Born-Again Christian Monastery

I took a lifelong vow at the age of five and I'm a full-time servant of God. We are a private Bible-based, Christ-centered, born-again...

Square Foot Gardening

Ultra-efficient organic gardening in 80% less space while using 80% less water (vs. traditional row gardening). Bio-intensive Gardening,...

Giant Sequoia Trees

We're planting a forest and including the largest trees in the world!