Devotions
Trusting Beyond Trauma
The power was out. We forgot to pay the electricity bill. An innocent mistake that could easily be used as an offering in solidarity with all those living without electricity...
Shaped After God or Me?
In college I studied literary theory and learned how to read texts through various lenses. Each lens had the power to change the story’s themes and the relationships between characters....
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,...
Saint Paul's Dramatic Conversion Story
“I wish I had a dramatic conversion story like Saint Paul.” This jealous thought would often creep into my mind during college while listening to others share their testimony. You...
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...
Our Call to a Crowded Table
Never underestimate the peace that accompanies a crowded kitchen table. The overflowing table sat in a room that was designed for four people. And yet, thirteen of my new friends...
The Value and Gift of Your Precious Life
My grandfather had an old T-model. Sometimes as a little girl I would peak inside the garage window and see this old timey car, not even knowing how special it...
Messy Mornings Are the Will of the Father
Every year my goal for the New Year is to wake up before the kids so I can get my prayer time in. I need a couple of minutes to...
Restoration Through Trust
"Girl, you've been on heart. I'm praying for you. Would love to catch up . . . call if you are free . . . I'm missing you." The text...
Holding Fast to Hope
“Place your husband in Abraham’s place and yourself in Sarah’s, especially in the book of Hebrews where it talks about their great faith.” I looked at my spiritual director, a...
Release It in Prayer
I first began attending Mass when I was in my late teens. I was smitten with a handsome Catholic guy who was serious enough about his faith that he attended...
These Life-Giving Lessons
It was a small town Friday night football game, and the stadium was packed. The crowds sang along as the marching band played the school song, their noses peeking out...
