The Shadow of the Cross

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the … More

On the Worth of Motherhood

Mothering is hard work and sometimes our hearts question our worth – the very point of it all. After all, … More

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. … More

Tell me why you’re crying, my son. I know you’re frightened like everyone. Is it the thunder in the distance … More

She was a quiet woman – but communication can be quite effective even without words! She cooked over wood stoves … More

On days when I feel I’m getting everything wrong. Days when I continually mess up. When I know the right … More

Last night at precisely 3:17 AM (according to the green glow of the stove clock), I was up with 2 … More

It is human to become frustrated when parenting. We repeat ourselves (throughout the day but also over years). It seems … More

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I … More

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no … More