How to Thrive After a Break Up
Breaking up is never easy; it’s not supposed to be. Whether you’re the dumpee or the one breaking things off, both people experience pain. Navigating high emotions, memories, and questions...
Lift Up. Look Up.
Grammy Award-winning Christian music artist Lauren Daigle’s “Look Up Child” has me thinking about this idea of “looking up” and what it means through the eyes of a believer. Daigle...
Why (and How) to Host a Clothing Swap
What we buy and where it comes from matters. Shopping is a Moral Act Ethical shopping has become more of a hot-button issue as we’ve learned more and more how...
The Need for Personal Retreats
Each week, I fill my car with gas. I refuel my body with food and sleep. I charge my cell phone every night. But my spiritual life? How often do...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
The Kingdom of Heaven is near. it's just around the corner just under the veil. Oh, if I could just identify that corner that I might turn it. Oh, see...
Friday Meals for Families During Lent
Growing up, when Lent rolled around, Friday dinners were always bean and cheese burrito nights. Now, I’m not complaining! Feeding a family of nine is never an easy task. However,...
A Reflective Lenten Playlist
Music. It’s an art form that never ceases to move me closer to the Heart of the Father. I’ve found that my faith life blossoms and grows with music. The...
Alternative Spring Break Ideas for College Students
When I was a college student, the only thing I wanted to do during Spring Break was sleep. I didn’t have money to go on a vacation with friends. And,...
The Joys + Struggles of New Motherhood
Little gal pal Callan Thérèse made her debut on December 7th, and life truly has not been the same since. New motherhood has been a season of learning, growing, and...
Lies We Tell Ourselves about Mental Health
From researching and writing about mental health as a journalist to talking about it with loved ones, I’ve realized how common mental illness is. But I’ve also realized how hidden...
All About Novenas
A few months ago, my husband and I decided to start praying the St. Andrew Novena together. The novena begins on November 30th (St. Andrew’s feast day) and ends on Christmas...
What to Do When Faced with an Unexpected Pregnancy
Imagine the sharp confusion you feel when the wind gets knocked out of you, or the terror you’d feel if you got swept away by a fierce current in the...
