January 7
When I was an atheist, I would find myself humming, of all songs, Amazing Grace. The melody lingered in my mind. It was not a part of my Catholic upbringing—but my father had watched black and white...
Author: Lindsey Zarob
Poor in Spirit
While my husband was dying of cancer, I made appointments, drove him around, took care of his physical needs, but I could not eradicate the cancer. While sitting with him during chemo treatment, the...
More Than Curious
I enjoy cooking. When I was a kid, I’d curiously watch Yan Can Cook on PBS and glean skills that I still use today. I’ve got a binder of handed-down family recipes, a couple of go-to cookbooks,...
Loving From Afar
The sound of her name made my stomach drop. After years of hurtful behavior and riding the rollercoaster of emotions, I couldn’t stay on the tumultuous ride anymore. But aren’t we supposed to love...
It’s All Connected
Imagine the following scenario: before the child leaves for school in the morning, his mother encourages him, reminding him that he is smart and capable and God has great plans for him.
Will Love Stick in ‘26
A new year starts tomorrow. And with it comes a fresh start. God’s mercies are new every morning, but January 1st somehow feels more significant. Maybe it’s our wide-eyed anticipation of all...
Shedding Ego. Making Room for God.
Internationally renowned spiritual author and motivational speaker Wayne Dyer was famous for saying that “ego” stands for “Edging God Out." Is it any wonder, then, why our egos interfere with...
Love, Honor, and Obey
I am a rule maker. As an educator and a parent, I created policies and standards for the good of the group and the benefit of individuals. My knee-jerk reaction is to consider flagrant disregard for...
Cool Girls Pack Their Bible
Spring break, 1990. The cool girl at work wanted to go to Panama City Beach, and she asked if I’d like to go. We had spent the previous year working our first full-time jobs together. We were total...