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You're Not Alone

You're Not Alone

“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” // John 14:18 It was the first morning in my new apartment, which happened to be thousands of miles...
May 13, 2023
The Risen Lord Still Breaks Bread

The Risen Lord Still Breaks Bread

But we were hoping that He would be the one to redeem Israel[.] // Luke 24:21 I prayed. Oh how my little heart prayed! And not just me, but thousands...
April 22, 2023
When It All Clicks

When It All Clicks

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the...
January 08, 2023
Why I'm Still Catholic

Why I'm Still Catholic

“But I have testimony greater than John’s. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent...
December 16, 2022
The Smell of Heaven

The Smell of Heaven

More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. // Philippians 3:8a I usually think about death when...
November 03, 2022
Beauty Changes Everything

Beauty Changes Everything

To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ. // Ephesians 3:8 “I have a...
October 19, 2022
Speak Truth from Your Mess

Speak Truth from Your Mess

“Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” // John 11:21...
July 29, 2022
Daughter of Encouragement

Daughter of Encouragement

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good...
June 11, 2022
A Shout of Praise

A Shout of Praise

“Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let...
March 27, 2022
God Is Persistent

God Is Persistent

“For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” // Mark 10:27 I feel called to start fasting and intentionally spending more quiet...
February 28, 2022
Sing With Me

Sing With Me

How do you reconcile your past with your present? I’ve asked this of myself and a few friends over the years because as much as I’m not the under-age drinking,...
September 04, 2021
Reminder of the Blessings

Reminder of the Blessings

I remember the first time I was so jealous of someone that it became envy. I was a sophomore in high school and a dear friend of mine was dating...
August 03, 2021