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Careless Throws, Intentional Soil - Blessed Is She

Careless Throws, Intentional Soil

In the Parable of the Sower in today's Gospel from Matthew, Jesus describes a man who throws seed rather carelessly. This sower’s seed ends up consumed by birds, shriveled on...
July 24, 2019
A Hand that Changes Everything - Blessed Is She

A Hand that Changes Everything

He stretches out his hand. He divides what we think cannot be divided. He redefines what we thought was solid. Moses did it. Jesus did it. Stretching out a hand...
July 23, 2019
Seeking Jesus First - Blessed Is She

Seeking Jesus First

“Whom are you looking for?” Jesus asks Mary Magdalene in today’s Gospel, John 20:15. This is a powerful question that we can also ask ourselves today. Perhaps you are looking...
July 22, 2019
There Is Need of Only One Thing - Blessed Is She

There Is Need of Only One Thing

Recently, everyone has been asking about my college semester study abroad and I have struggled to find the right answer. After giving many variations of the same generic answer, I...
July 21, 2019
Not Made for Slavery - Blessed Is She

Not Made for Slavery

One of my favorite old movies to watch as a little girl was the Charlton Heston classic, The Ten Commandments. The scenery, costumes, acting, even the narrator's voice had me...
July 20, 2019
Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of My Heart - Blessed Is She

Lord of the Sabbath, Lord of My Heart

Bloody noses. Arguments over who gets the preferred book. A boxing match stalled. Sensory meltdowns. You’ve arrived to the front row circus . . . ahem, pew in my parish...
July 19, 2019
Strap My Burdens to His Yoke - Blessed Is She

Strap My Burdens to His Yoke

Do you know what a yoke is? When I saw it referenced in today's Gospel from Matthew, I looked it up again just to be sure. A yoke is a...
July 18, 2019
Spiritual Pride, the Real Buzzkill - Blessed Is She

Spiritual Pride, the Real Buzzkill

It can happen in an instant. We see a faith-filled post nearly identical to something profound we’ve shared, or wanted to share, and now it’s getting all the attention. A...
July 17, 2019
His Mighty Deeds Are Invitations - Blessed Is She

His Mighty Deeds Are Invitations

"[I]f the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented . . ." (Matthew 11:21). I have scoffed at...
July 16, 2019
Crushed Heart, True Freedom in Him - Blessed Is She

Crushed Heart, True Freedom in Him

My legs came swinging over my head as my mind readied my arms for the fall. I knew it was coming. I felt the ground grow closer and my heart...
July 15, 2019
The Answer Is Simple - Blessed Is She

The Answer Is Simple

How many times have I passed by on the other side when I see my brothers and sisters laying beaten and bruised with their wounds open before me? I’d like...
July 14, 2019
On Sailing and Solid Ground - Blessed Is She

On Sailing and Solid Ground

This year, Jesus invited me to sail with Him. Last year, we always met on the beach. But now, it’s time to get in the boat. So when I go...
July 13, 2019