“Look, Aunt Sarah, the grass looks like diamonds,” my 5-year-old nephew marveled. The grass was covered with a new frost and its crystals shimmered in the morning light. His young, pure heart noticed all things with such great wonder and attention. Immediately, I considered why had I not noticed this similarity before. Perplexed, I wondered if I could begin to… Read More

One of my daughters suffers from severe migraines that are sometimes debilitating. She has always longed for the migraines to cease. When she was younger and less mature, she had difficulty understanding the connection between her choices and the intensity and frequency of her migraines. The practitioners had offered her many tools and tricks for combating the onset of the… Read More

A few weeks ago, one of my best friends comically sat her husband down and explained exactly why she needed a pet peacock. She was dead serious, however, after 25 years of marriage, her husband is used to her shenanigans. He heard her out and then, much to her dismay, denied her plea. Her heart was sad; disappointment shown on… Read More

Nearly 20 years ago, the Lord nudged us to adopt. I cannot say that I was shocked because I know, when He created me, God placed a longing in my heart to tend to the suffering and needy. Back in the 80s, when I was very young, I remember watching commercials that pleaded for funds for orphans in foreign lands… Read More

My dear friend’s sister, Jenn, struggles with addiction. The disease torments this poor woman day and night. Continually, my friend, Barb, lifts her sister up in heartfelt prayer, begging Our Lord to be with Jenn, granting her the courage and strength to fight for her sobriety. Considering that it has been a particularly long and difficult battle lately, my friend… Read More

Craftily escaping the busyness of my life, I made my way into the church for Adoration. Relieved, I settled in for some quiet time with Our Lord. Hunched over in prayer, I began to unload my heart. Just as my mind slowed and my focus arrived, unexpected popping noises ripped me from my peace. My head snapped up to locate… Read More