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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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
