I send you out as lambs among wolves…
We had our bi-annual “wrestle the three little ones to the dentist” earlier this week. We have been every six months since each kid turned two....
July 5, 2019
Ignatius and Me: The First Principle and Foundation
“The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life...
July 2, 2019
Choosing not to look away
I had a nightmare the other day. I was running throughout my house, opening one door after another trying desperately to find my sons. They were...
June 29, 2019
Jumping into the Deep End
It is summer. And summers when I was growing up meant time at Green Tree, a local community pool. My recollection of what that pool actually...
June 26, 2019
This is my Body
This week I have been working with 30 students and one of my colleagues on an Urban Plunge program. We have structured this program a couple...
June 20, 2019
Mud and a Moment of Levity
I’m pretty sure my sons love mud. I mean LOVE mud. Really anything dirty and equally as distinctive as the brown slime after a rainstorm. Case...
June 18, 2019
Opening the door to hope
This summer I decided to take an online Introduction to Book Writing course. It took me months to turn the decision over in my head –...
June 15, 2019
Look for the helpers
This past Sunday, I was sitting inside looking out our porch windows at my boys chasing each other with water guns and splashing in a shallow...
June 11, 2019
A celebration of difference – Pentecost Sunday
“I don’t want to be different.” How often have we felt these words? Uttered these words? Or been struck by these words coming from the mouth...
June 7, 2019
Growing in Joy!
Last Saturday, my boys and I went to a baseball game for my oldest son. It was hot, humid, and admittedly, mommy was already starting off...
June 4, 2019