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A New Smile - Blessed Is She

A New Smile

The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; he leads forth prisoners to prosperity. // Psalm...
May 30, 2022
The Day My Appendix Failed - Blessed Is She

The Day My Appendix Failed

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on...
April 18, 2022
Ashes and Shame - Blessed Is She

Ashes and Shame

At that moment his disciples returned, and were amazed that he was talking with a woman, but still no one said, “What are you looking for?” or “Why are you...
March 20, 2022
The Unspoken "I Told You So" - Blessed Is She

The Unspoken "I Told You So"

“Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give, and gifts will be given to you;...
February 20, 2022
Mary: Mother, Spouse, Daughter, Companion - Blessed Is She

Mary: Mother, Spouse, Daughter, Companion

"And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it...
January 01, 2022
They Are Mine - Blessed Is She

They Are Mine

"As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Now...
December 22, 2021
Simple Moments - Blessed Is She

Simple Moments

“No one has believed me; I don’t know what to do anymore. Just take all the teeth out; I’m sick of them.” A walk-in patient sat in my operatory chair,...
November 05, 2021
Too Much and Not Enough - Blessed Is She

Too Much and Not Enough

As I sat on the worn couch in the student lounge, my cheeks became red and I felt the others’ eyes boring holes into the back of my head. As...
October 11, 2021
Stop Scrolling and Start Following - Blessed Is She

Stop Scrolling and Start Following

I had been doing some night-time social media scrolling. The kids were in bed, and I finally felt like I had a minute to myself. Of course, instead of devoting...
September 17, 2021
His Radiant Face - Blessed Is She

His Radiant Face

Meditate on this with me, sister. Imagine you are sitting on a cozy rocking chair, your favorite throw blanket is draped over your legs. You are holding a mug of...
August 24, 2021
No Podcasts While Driving - Blessed Is She

No Podcasts While Driving

I have a little advice for you, sister. Don't listen to podcasts while you're driving. Let me explain. The other day, I was heading to work. It was a frazzled...
July 04, 2021
Right After I Lost It - Blessed Is She

Right After I Lost It

I just lost it. Three kids were having a full-on meltdown. I was trying to make dinner after a long day of patient care. They were hungry, and I wasn't...
June 14, 2021