Sitting down at a table with Jesus directly across from you, He reaches forward and tenderly grasps both of your hands in His. As he peers deeply into your eyes, His gaze pierces the depths of your soul. Emotions rise as you experience His presence. He knows what your heart speaks. You need say nothing. Simply resting there together, soaking… Read More

Who are you?” God gently nudged me to answer this question as I went out for my morning walk. Of course, He already knew the answer, but the question is, “Did I?” At forty-six years old, I am nearing the place in my life where my fledglings will fly my nest, and I will be defining myself in a different manner…. Read More

Intensely Turbulent. Currently, that is my life in a nutshell. As I ride the waves of the teenage years with three of my children, I recognize the need for God to calm the storms. Emotions rage as situations eb and flow. My teens are faced with an onslaught of dilemmas as well as new plaguing scenarios in their lives. Traversing… Read More

Confident that I am not alone in my need for repentance, I will share a secret with you. For years, with a hardened heart, I have failed to love one of my neighbors. Truthfully, I loathed her. With blinders on, it has been challenging to see past to the distasteful things this person has done. Wrestling with feelings of anger,… Read More

“This is your path to holiness,” the priest uttered as we finished our conversation after I had confessed my sins. His words pierced my heart. My most recent struggle with my teens had left me feeling dismayed. I had witnessed friends effortlessly parent their teenagers, while mine seemed to be on and off the struggle bus. Feeling worn, the grass… Read More

A friend recently came to me appalled at a statement a family member had made to her when she shared one of her children’s struggles with them, seeking advice. “Your life is f—ed,” announced her kin. Her family member saw no hope in the situation and could predict the future struggles this child most likely would face. Silenced by the… Read More