Now and Not Yet
Recently I attended a spiritual retreat held at a Jesuit retreat center. The centerpiece of the chapel where we held one of our extended prayer experiences was a beautiful...
Category: Devotionals
Simply Divine
Genesis 1:26 tells us that we are made in the likeness of God. He created, or worked, without grueling or toiling, to create humankind.
Face to Face
I’m confused. In Exodus 33:20, God refuses to show His face to Moses, but in Exodus 33:11 it says, “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” What in the world is...
Temporary Pain
Her words stung. Her words were unforgettable. They seemed to sink into the deepest part of me, and no matter how hard I tried to wash them away, they remained.
Belonging
The Mayo Clinic researched belonging and found we cannot separate the importance of a sense of belonging from our physical and mental health.
The Kindness of God
Being a parent required me to say crazy things like, “Don’t lick your feet,” because toddlers think feet taste just fine.
Citizens of Heaven
I’m not sure about you, but in recent years, I have been more susceptible to frustration with how things are going here on Earth.
Who’s Moving In?
Two homes sold quickly on our street this week. “Under Contract” signs were already up before I realized my neighbors were long gone.
A Hard-To-Sleep Night
One recent night, I lay on my bed, staring into the darkness. My mind drifted back to another hard-to-sleep night.