Many people today seek out the “secret” to success: the secret to losing weight, the secret to getting a promotion, or the secret of finding a perfect mate. Tho... Read More ...
The Bible is full of great books and stories. One of my all-time favorites is the Book of Tobit. We learn so much from this story: about God’s love for us, abou... Read More ...
Originally published on July 4th, 2016.
As we celebrate our freedom and independence as a nation this July 4th, it is important to reflect on the idea of fre... Read More ...
When Archbishop Charles Chaput was appointed head of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, he noted that “my appointment to Philadelphia is an arranged marriage…When... Read More ...
I live in the center of the Central Valley, California.
My friend invited me to the Four Friends Market at Dutch Hollow Farms in the beginning of June. The p... Read More ...
Contrary to the modern view of marriage, love is not the end all-be all of a relationship. Sure, experiencing romantic love (i.e. feeling in love) is important ... Read More ...
For Christians, prayer is an everyday part of life, although its benefits are often taken for granted. For example, did you know that prayer has research-proven... Read More ...
We’ve all had days where everything seems to go wrong. Your alarm clock doesn’t go off. The coffee machine breaks. There’s no hot water. The kids miss the bus. ... Read More ...
Often the most difficult application of faith is applying it to one’s own life. Recognizing the opportunity in job loss is not hard, until it’s your own job. Th... Read More ...
My husband and I are admittedly fairly strict about our children’s intake of sweets. Adults offer candy, lollipops, cookies, cupcakes, etc, at least once a week... Read More ...
Not long ago, I was meeting a few friends at a coffee shop to work on our respective projects. The conversation turned to how difficult it can be to really live... Read More ...
Recently I was at lunch with a bunch of people. Smart, funny, good, well-educated people. Delightful people on the spiritual path who I was just beginning to kn... Read More ...
