Letting Go
(2 minute read) Here we go again. This month my youngest son gets his learner’s permit, which means, in our state, that in approximately 9 months, we’ll birth a new driver. These 9 months will be fraught with anxieties, frustrations, and excitement, as were the 9 months I carried him...
Smile: Jesus is at the Door
(2 minute read) I once served at a soup kitchen that had a homemade sign taped to the inside of the door that read, “Smile: Jesus is at the Door.” I was a college freshman on a spring break service trip, and I was nervous. I knew that Jesus had...
Party People
(2 minute read) Last July, my neighbor asked my then 5 year old son how his summer was going. My son responded, “It’s going great. We have parties, like… every day. (big sigh) Yah, we’re party people.” I laughed so hard as I assured my neighbor that we don’t actually...
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
I’m a practical person. I want to know what I need to do to get things done. When I dream about something, I soon turn to making it a reality—like a home improvement project or an island vacation. I know there are people out there who dream for the sake...
Along for the Ride
(2 minute read) "Are you sure about this?" We were standing in line for a ride at Sesame Place, an amusement park built for little kids and families in Pennsylvania. I looked over at my five year old daughter, who was gazing up at the ride, her eyes shining with...
The Story of the Tulips
(2 minute read) To say, “I’m not great with plants” would be a gross understatement. Historically, I’ve never been able to keep a plant alive for more than a few weeks. So when my busy toddler asked to plant flowers in our yard, I immediately felt resistance rise up inside...
Color Theory
(2 minute read) I love the color hot pink, and I have for a long time. I also like other bright colors. When I wear bright colors, I feel happy. I also love the calm blue color my bedroom walls are painted. We call one of the chairs in our...
All the Things
(3 minute read) I saw the following tweet recently: There’s a reality in that tweet that I’m sure all parents can relate to. Life seems overwhelming at times and we can all feel like we’re not keeping up, that we’re failing at our job as mom or dad. And in...
Conversion Stories
(1 minute read) I love to hear conversion stories! My mom is a convert and I grew up hearing her story. She was raised in a Methodist home and had a relationship with Jesus, but she was searching for more. She found it in the truth of the Catholic Church...