Devotions
Passionately Working Within You
“The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) If I’m not careful, our faith begins to resemble a list...
The Divinity of Generations
Two years ago, I made the decision to attend college in Washington D.C., across the country from everyone I knew and loved. After much crying in my car, He spoke...
Put It Down and Walk Away Slowly
One day, I forgot my phone at home. GASP. I made it all the way to work, settled in, and reached for my, oh wait. Panic set in. What if...
Treasure in Heaven
I was completely shocked last summer when I received a few thousand dollars from a generous benefactor. I was free to spend the money however I liked and they suggested...
What Does It Actually Mean to Forgive?
Today, Jesus tells us in no uncertain terms that God will only forgive us to the extent that we forgive others. This is one of the hardest teachings of our...
Painting with Broken Brushes
It seems that there are varying degrees of generosity, including generosity out of abundance, generosity out of scarcity, generosity when noticed, and generosity when unnoticed. All of these degrees are...
Messy Forgiveness
My heart sank and began beating faster. I could feel the warmth hit my skin as my face started to flush. Echoes of the hurtful, untrue words being said about...
Turning the Other Cheek Towards God
The other day I won an internet battle. I didn’t win it by debating or arguing or spending hours going back and forth with a person I only knew from...
The Tiniest Cedar
Bloom where you’re planted. I get that advice a lot. I just moved again this weekend for the sixteenth time since I turned eighteen years old almost eleven years ago....
Yes to the Rosary, No to the Bad Boyfriend
I didn't realize how much time I wasted during the day deliberating over choices until I paid closer attention to my decision-making process. Make my chai tea now or wait...
Why Are You Here?
Have you seen The Quiet Place? That movie got to me! If you haven’t seen it, spoiler alert! (You’ve been warned.) I mean, seriously ladies, who can give birth without...
I Pity the Fool Who Will Be Liable to Fiery Gehenna
Jesus: “Whoever is angry . . . will be liable to judgment. . . . and whoever says, 'You fool,' will be liable to fiery Gehenna.” (Matthew 5:22) Me: Okay,...
