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Awake, Oh Sleeper
I'm currently in the throes of the first trimester of pregnancy. Now, whether you've been pregnant or not, you probably have the general idea that this period of time, for...
Guided by Our Best or Worst Selves
The story of the death of John the Baptist (Mark 6:17-29) is truly the story of one bad decision after another. There are many points at which the violent ending...
Praying for the Wayward Sons
Today is a day of hope for mothers of wayward sons. I am the mother of a son. As such, whenever I see Saint Augustine’s name written anywhere, I now...
Persistence in Love
“Don’t push your beliefs on me.” “I’m glad your faith fills your needs. It’s not for me.” “Keep your religion out of this.” Ever heard a comment like these? Living...
Showing Our Delight
As I read this opening of Saint Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, I can’t help but cringe just a little. He is so filled with love, and joy, and exuberance...
To Gather Nations of Every Language
Through studying and working in political life, I encounter an overwhelming amount of people who worship politics. Obsessed with having the next “hot take,” they place their salvation in whoever...
Building on Broken People
I used to work with older adults and was surprised how much I enjoyed conversations with them as they shared stories of their lives. One man I worked with told...
Finding Your Dory
My favorite plot line in the Pixar film Finding Nemo is the fact that Dory never leaves. Dory, a friendly blue fish with short-term memory loss, meets Marlin, a paranoid...
Clothed in Glory
Sometimes I feel lost like I am on the outside of life looking in. I feel lost when I believe the lies that I am not good enough for God...
Meaning of Idleness
"Why do you stand here idle all day?" (Matthew 20:6) The word 'idle' has new meaning to me in the midst of a week serving in Lourdes, France. For those...
Saddle Up That Camel
In Jesus’ time, many people believed that material wealth was a sign of God’s favor . . . a misconception that can still be seen today in “prosperity gospel” preachers...
Abandoned to Him
I am mother to three small children. They demand my thoughts and attention. They require so much of me both mentally and physically. The season I am in is a...
