I was there … When your head passed through the birth canal and you crowned When you splashed the tub water during your bath time When you cooed, gurgled, and babbled When you smiled at me from across the room … Continue reading
The Sacrament of Confirmation When I was 10 years old, I attended a retreat with my class to my teacher’s home on the lake. I remember the steep driveway, the open-concept house with a railing overlooking the living area. It … Continue reading
My plans aren’t your plans, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my plans than your plans (Isaiah 55 CEB). … Continue reading
How having less time can make you more productive The college I work at gave us a bonus of time off over the Christmas holidays. This meant hours to catch up on all the writing that I wanted to do! … Continue reading
The amazing feeling of once being lost but then being found My kids were aged three and five. It was a beautiful summer day and they were playing together on the backyard swing set. I sat on the back deck, … Continue reading
Years ago, my husband and I had our house up for sale and planned to return to the area closer to our hometown. As it was over 2 hours away, we would spend our weekends scouring the “Homes for Sale” … Continue reading
My change of heart after my family attended a church-sponsored event We sat elbow-to-elbow along a slim folding table. I counted 8 noodles in my soup. My stomach rumbled as we left the church hall. The next evening at … Continue reading
Following my father through the Christian story He stood, head tilted up, looking at the figure of Jesus condemned to death. His lips moved but I heard no sound. He closed his eyes. I closed mine. He stirred beside … Continue reading
The Aha Moment I Experienced When My Granddaughter Made the Sign of the Cross Growing up in the Catholic church I learned to make the Sign of the Cross before and after my prayers. This motion is made by touching … Continue reading
I love to read my Bible. I especially enjoy reading the New Living Translation (NLT) Life Application Study Bible as it offers notes that help me to understand the culture, history, and context of what I am reading. But there … Continue reading