January 12
I met a gentleman who partners in a business in Florida that takes people snorkeling to observe sharks. He described, with humor, the biggest problem he faces in leading these tours: his participants...
Category: Devotionals
January 9
We all have cravings, don’t we? Many of us crave gooey chocolate chip cookies with crispy bottoms straight from the oven, of course. I’m a girl with many different kinds of food cravings, which I...
January 8
Years ago, I decided to follow Jesus and was born again by the Holy Spirit. I was all in, following Jesus with a lot of heart and desire to please him. Yet, I wasn't sure how I should be or who I...
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...
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...