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Way Maker and Miracle Worker
I held back the burning tears and clapped to hide my emotion. Although I was truly happy for my friend’s marriage, it broke my heart. She was years younger than...
That Painful Face to Face
I closed my eyes in prayer, and after a few minutes, I imagined Jesus with me. I spoke to Him about my day and in my mind’s eye, He placed...
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
My pen scratched furiously over the pad of paper on my lap. I was trying to get down all my mom’s instructions. Normally, I would be doing this for a...
The Little Voice of the Spirit
The phone rang, and I saw her name. I was tempted to let it go to voicemail. My friend was having a rough time, and lately I’d been her moral...
Hear My Cry, O Lord
I slammed the door and stomped to my car. If one more thing went wrong today, I was going to lose it! Then I saw it—a flat tire. I could...
The Healing of Reconciliation
Little beads of sweat gathered on my forehead. I wasn’t sure if I could do this. I’d been to Confession before, but it wasn’t until recently that God was beckoning...
Now Is the Time
I laughed when I saw the two laundry room signs at Hobby Lobby: “Sort later” and “Wash tomorrow.” I bought them and hung them on the wall because they accurately...
Let's Talk Saint Joseph
“I just finished a thirty-day novena to Saint Joseph, and it was amazing,” she gushed. I smiled and thought, Wow, that’s impressive considering I’ve started numerous nine-day novenas and only...
What Do You Actually Need?
I stared out the window as tiny flakes of ash fell from a smoky sky. Living in California, you become accustomed to fire season, but this fire was getting too...
Prayer in a Time of Dryness
It feels good to open the Bible, read Scripture, close my eyes, and let the Holy Spirit speak to my heart. You see, it’s been awhile since I’ve done that....
God Knows Our Hearts
I nervously bit my lip as I waited in line for Confession. I had just gone a couple of weeks before, but I was struggling with a certain sin and...
Change My Heart, Lord
I saw her across the courtyard and our eyes met. We smiled politely and went about our business. She was an acquaintance, and I didn’t know her well. From our...
