It has become a family tradition that Sweet Man and I take the boys - at some point during the Christmas season - to see an Epic film.. The Hobbit, Star Wars, etc. This year we went to see Rogue One, and like so many people, I was taken with the phrase "Rebellions are Built on Hope". Why? I think because right now, more than ever, I am in need of hope, and I am in need of some fire in my ... View Post
Longing for Hope: The Bittersweet Meaning of Advent
What if I told you that being sad, or filled with heartache at Christmas is not a failure of belief, but instead a holy invitation to longing? What if I sad that bittersweet is the perfect word that sums up Advent? Would you feel relief? Acceptance? Freedom? A glimpse at wonder and wholeness? ************************************************** (all the expressions and ... View Post
On Thanksgiving
Be patient with yourselves, my friends. This is my Thanksgiving wish for you. That you will be patient with yourself. That you will not expect perfection from yourself, or your pie, our your family. That you will not put all your hopes for things to be different into this one meal. But that instead, you will dole out huge helpings of grace and mercy. Patience and laughter. Love and ... View Post
The Love Language of Tree Stumps
I had just laid down for a nap when I got this voice text from Nathan: "You should come look again." Now, usually I would ten shades of irritated for being called outside right as I was lying down for a nap. But not this day. This day I happily jumped up, stepped into my muckin boots, and headed towards the back west corner of our property.=, Where I found that Nathan (aka Sweet Man) and ... View Post
5 Books for Celebrating the Church Year at Home
One of the questions I get asked a lot is if I could please recommend resources for those who are new to celebrating the Liturgical Calendar/Church Year at home, which is something you would think I would be prepared to do. But all too often I clam up - I forget names, titles, authors, my birthday, whether or not I brushed my teeth this morning... In other words, I should never be on a ... View Post
The Sacred Practice of Being Oneself – Owning My Style
I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the smallest details with excellence; Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul. Psalm 139:14 The Voice (VOICE) I have never doubted that I was loved. By God, by my parents, by my husband, my children, my friends. But I have always doubted ... View Post
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