Devotions

Forgiveness, Sin, and McDonald's Sundaes - Blessed Is She

I still remember my First Reconciliation. I wore a black dress with a lace collar covered in pink rosebuds. My...

Vicious Moments, Merciful Transformations - Blessed Is She

Praise God, my soul inhabits a human body, one capable of consuming delicious food, delighting in beautiful violin concertos, basking...

Patron Saint of Snark - Blessed Is She

Poor Saint Thomas. His whole life gets boiled down to one declaration in a moment of petulance. He is forever...

Peek Outside and Know Him - Blessed Is She

There was a time in my life when I thought that being upset with God was sinful. I believed that...

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Little Girl, I Say to You, Arise! - Blessed Is She

The words I spoke long ago are still buried deep within my memory: How can I believe God can heal...

As He Believed - Blessed Is She

“We have been praying about this evening of healing for a few months now, and we want to share with...

Centuries of Dirt - Blessed Is She

Underneath my feet the dirt was compacted from centuries of feet pacing the road. To my sides, brick upon brick,...

For the Glory of Your Name - Blessed Is She

“For the glory of Your Name, O Lord, deliver us.” (Psalm 79:9) My life is in chaos and I do...

Soften Our Hearts - Blessed Is She

“Elisebeth Claire!” my mother called loudly. Uh oh. When mom used my full name with that tone, I knew the...

Gifts of Pearls - Blessed Is She

Boxes of forgotten Christmas ornaments. Silver trays that have served many a delicacy. Hand sewn linens passed from mother to...

Passionately Working Within You - Blessed Is She

“The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) If...

Put It Down and Walk Away Slowly - Blessed Is She

One day, I forgot my phone at home. GASP. I made it all the way to work, settled in, and...

Treasure in Heaven - Blessed Is She

I was completely shocked last summer when I received a few thousand dollars from a generous benefactor. I was free...

What Does It Actually Mean to Forgive? - Blessed Is She

Today, Jesus tells us in no uncertain terms that God will only forgive us to the extent that we forgive...

Painting with Broken Brushes - Blessed Is She

It seems that there are varying degrees of generosity, including generosity out of abundance, generosity out of scarcity, generosity when...

Messy Forgiveness - Blessed Is She

My heart sank and began beating faster. I could feel the warmth hit my skin as my face started to...

Turning the Other Cheek Towards God - Blessed Is She

The other day I won an internet battle. I didn’t win it by debating or arguing or spending hours going...