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Calling on Angels
We often forget there's a war being waged all around us. An easy-to-dismiss, largely unseen war between good and evil. Yet we're smack dab in the middle of this epic...
The Good King
Good King Wenceslaus looked out on the Feast of Stephen. When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even . . . No, I haven't lost my mind—I...
Pack Lightly
My husband and I recently did a night away from our two young children. We found a hotel deal online, took an Uber into downtown, and had a nice little...
Support from Our Queen Mother
When I was a new youngish mother I craved recognition and validation that what I did was important. I don’t mean I just sort of wanted it (that is still...
Let's Be Fair
It’s not fair! How many of us stopped saying this aloud but still secretly grumble it under our breath? I was once riding in a friend's car when I noticed...
Always Forward
On my very first retreat with high school students a beautiful image entitled "The Sower" mysteriously appeared on the cover of my binder. To this day I have no idea...
Saint Paul's Smackdown
I must admit: I love a straight-shooter. Now, I’m not talking about people who are cruel or careless with their words. But when someone who loves me has the courage...
Feeling Unworthy to Follow
I wonder if Matthew felt unworthy. I wonder if he thought twice when Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Scripture tells us, “[Matthew] got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9)...
An Aptitude for Gratitude: Lessons from the Children
I've witnessed a handful of excellent lessons on gratitude. Most of these lessons have come from observing young children in the way they live and pray and experience life. Through...
The Real Reason We Gossip
"I probably shouldn't be talking about this, but . . ." How many times have we been a part of a conversation initiated this way? How many times has gossip...
Pray More to Trust More
I have long appreciated intercessory prayer in my own prayer life. I love praying for other's intentions; I find it brings my own prayer life closer to God, helping me...
Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
We live in a nice, quiet Mayberry-type town. People are friendly, there are plenty of parades, everyone knows your name, and my neighbor’s dog won’t stop pooping on our lawn....
