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Wanting Too Little

Wanting Too Little

"Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste . . . where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth." // Luke 1:39-40...
December 21, 2021
Waking Up to Freedom

Waking Up to Freedom

My eyelids drooped as I scrolled well past bedtime, when suddenly I caught my reflection in the dresser mirror—face sallow in the harsh glow of my phone. I half laughed,...
November 27, 2021
The Value of an Eternal Soul

The Value of an Eternal Soul

My stomach tightened into a hard, sick knot as the news flashed across the screen. Another tragedy of incomprehensible evil. More precious lives lost. Hundreds of souls caught unaware. A...
October 23, 2021
Victorious Suffering

Victorious Suffering

I opened the fridge and sighed heavily. I had to eat, but the prospect brought me zero joy. I pushed aside the tantalizing items I’d gotten the rest of the...
September 14, 2021
A Cheerful Giver . . . Always?

A Cheerful Giver . . . Always?

I pulled up the calendar to check the kids’ after-school schedule, subconsciously praying, “Please, Jesus, no hockey today . . . or at least let it be at the close...
August 10, 2021
Doubtful Yet Possible

Doubtful Yet Possible

I blinked in wonder and re-read the email. Remember back at school when you were telling me about Catholicism? I didn’t get it then. But I totally do now! My...
July 03, 2021
Trust Now, Understand Later

Trust Now, Understand Later

The plane droned on loudly as we sat packed into the dimly lit cabin, weighted down with gear. Despite our exhaustion, the air was electric with anticipation and a hint...
June 21, 2021
Giving and Gaining

Giving and Gaining

It was a literal dream come true. I’d always wanted to see the Grand Canyon—specifically, to stargaze from the rim—and we were finally taking our first-ever RV trip to make...
May 19, 2021
The Offer of Prayer

The Offer of Prayer

“Lunchtime!” my employees called, clamoring for the door. I’d offered to host a farewell lunch for our team member who’d gotten a promotion, but as I closed my office door...
April 22, 2021
Truth Hide and Seek

Truth Hide and Seek

Ding! I groaned as I read the incoming text. “Did you happen to get to that letter of recommendation yet?” I mulled over my response as the half-finished letter sat...
March 20, 2021
I Think I Got It All Figured Out

I Think I Got It All Figured Out

I knew that I was right. I was so self-assured in fact, that I told myself I definitely didn’t need to bring it to the Lord. I ignored the whisper...
February 16, 2021
He Wants to Help

He Wants to Help

I sighed heavily as I sank into the pew, burdened by a long list of to-dos and even more consumed by fear and failure. I looked longingly at the tabernacle,...
January 26, 2021