I pulled up the calendar to check the kids’ after-school schedule, subconsciously praying, “Please, Jesus, no hockey today . ....

I blinked in wonder and re-read the email. Remember back at school when you were telling me about Catholicism? I...

The plane droned on loudly as we sat packed into the dimly lit cabin, weighted down with gear. Despite our...

It was a literal dream come true. I’d always wanted to see the Grand Canyon—specifically, to stargaze from the rim—and...

“Lunchtime!” my employees called, clamoring for the door. I’d offered to host a farewell lunch for our team member who’d...

Ding! I groaned as I read the incoming text. “Did you happen to get to that letter of recommendation yet?”...

I knew that I was right. I was so self-assured in fact, that I told myself I definitely didn’t need...

I sighed heavily as I sank into the pew, burdened by a long list of to-dos and even more consumed...

She’s so articulate! I marveled as I sat through the class. Quickly, however, my admiration devolved into comparison—then gave way...

I ran my fingers along the old railing, reverently tracing the history etched deep into the wood grain. I’d been...

I love a good online shopping sesh. I’ll stop short on social media for a cleverly-curated ad, suddenly convinced that...

For years I tried to bury the hurt and brush off the damage she’d caused. After all, her own childhood...

I have a persistent, fluffy white shadow named Otto. His hundred-pound frame follows me from room to room, flopping with...

I couldn’t wait to grow up. I couldn’t wait to get to middle school, to get my driver’s license, to...

A chill mist hung in the air as I lay sprawled on the damp ground. My eyelids grew heavy, my...