Today is known in Christianity as Epiphany (also known as the Feast of the Three Kings), which I recently read is taken from the Greek word "epiphaneia," meaning "manifestation." Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines manifestation as a "perceptible, outward, or visible expression." We know that the Magi were some pretty important people, and yet they set out … Continue reading “Inspired By A Powerful Hope”
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Intentionality For 2024
For as long as I can remember, on New Year's Eve, I'd spend a good hour or so painstakingly compiling a long, arbitrary list of things I wanted to change in my life, titled as none other than: "New Year's Resolutions." And then, sure enough (like many folks, I suppose) found my good intentions giving … Continue reading Intentionality For 2024
Giving Love from a Broken Heart
Nothing in life prepares a parent for the heartbreak we experience when our kids are hurting or making life choices we fear will hurt them. Whether you're dealing with a sick child, or comforting one through death, divorce, boyfriend/girlfriend break-ups, friendship upheavals or any number of life issues they're facing--chances are, you're feeling it right … Continue reading Giving Love from a Broken Heart
Wrong Turns
Like any directionally challenged navigator, the phrase "getting lost in a paper bag" seems to perfectly describe my situation, since I've spent many years--often in tears--holding everything from mangled maps to crumpled MapQuest directions, to pure, unadulterated hope, attempting to find my destinations. Mind you, I do well at discerning to which direction I'm heading, … Continue reading Wrong Turns
Moms, Dads and Balance
While perusing one of the dry goods aisles of Kroger's grocery store last week, I overheard an endearing conversation between a father and his pint-sized daughter, who were busy checking out the soups next to me. The dad carried just a hand-held basket--clearly his mind set on something specific, but apparently mom's opinion on the … Continue reading Moms, Dads and Balance
One
As a cradle Catholic, I think I sometimes miss important things about my faith that I'd for so long taken for granted. That's why it's so good to keep learning. I say this because, lately, I've been longing to learn more about the greatest gift of mass--the Eucharist. Just like anything else in life--it never … Continue reading One
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