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How Can I Respond to Grace
Dear sisters in Christ, I sit here frustrated and at a loss for words. Upon reading today’s readings I felt the tension in my neck and shoulders rise, my jaw...
Scrubbing the House of My Soul
It was getting late; my husband and I started to wonder if our dinner guests could not make it. They had not canceled our plans, so we just pressed on...
Everything Is Grace
I have the feeling today is going to be a good day as I slip on one of my favorite shirts. The soft cotton is a comfort, and its warm,...
Those Cringe-Worthy Spiritual Moments
I nearly did a facepalm when I read Saints James and John's words today: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you" (Mark 10:35). Though...
Saint Paul, a Barista, and Me
Saint Paul is my cheerleader today. His words make me feel emboldened and ready to take on the day, evangelizing my own corner of the world. I feel the joy...
Would You Text That to Jesus?
“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known” (Luke 12:2). Incredible! Jesus spoke these words long before social media, camera phones, or...
Where Is Your Heart?
Saint Luke the Evangelist had such a strong friendship with Christ that the early Church discerned and chose his writings to be a part of the sacred canon of Scripture...
A Difference in the Garden of My Heart
I have never considered myself a person with a green thumb. On the contrary, my attempts at gardening were laughable. Oh, I always started out great. Every spring I would...
Family Rule: Don’t Take Your Pants Off Without a Plan
On the wall of our mudroom, where my nine kids run in and out of the house fifty times a day, are posted twenty-two family rules and reminders. These are...
Set Free from My Sin
One year ago, Christ set me free. It was the most dramatic thing to ever happen to me and yet it came about in the most unassuming way. Through the...
Know-It-Al(Most)
Raise your hand if you were a know-it-all teenager! (Sorry mom.) Okay, keep your hand raised if you are still kind of a know-it-all! I am raising both hands high...
Bold and Courageous Observance
"Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it" (Luke 11:28). It’s one thing to know what to say or do to live out our lives as...
