Murder mysteries abound these days, but how many are modeled on the parable of the Prodigal Son? In a Far-Off...

I run into many people who can’t believe I have “so many” kids. Whether at the grocery store, at the...

Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble. // Psalm 91:1 Love this from today's readings. Let His word...

At the imposition of ashes, I looked everywhere for signs and symbols. Big ones, that might say something loud. I...

…all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. // Psalm...

In the afternoon between 2-4 p.m. you can find me in a rocking chair, holding my daughter, and reading a...

In my years teaching in public schools, I started to notice a subtle but steady presence of cultural orphan mentality....

The Lord is kind and merciful. // Psalm 103:1 Love this from today's readings. Let His word dwell in us...

Adoration offers time for deep, focused meditation. I often close my eyes. Sometimes, I have visions or dream-like encounters that...

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. // Psalm 1:1 Love this from today's readings. Let His word dwell...

After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a...

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. // 1 Corinthians 13:7-8...

I attended a retreat for women writers in 2008 and had the privilege to study under Kentucky’s poet laureate at...

Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. // Psalm 19:8 Love this from today's readings. Let His word dwell in...

You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem held by your God. //...

The Saints, at times, have been difficult for me to connect with. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen the powerful...

The Lord will bless His people with peace. // Psalm 29:1 Love this from today's readings. Let His word dwell...