I recently found out that I will be needing surgery soon to remove a cyst on my ovary. This isn’t a very abnormal occurrence, but in my case it could be potentially life-altering. Just over one year ago, I had my other ovary … Continue readingWhen God’s Voice Sounds Different
Devoted In retrospect, there were most likely clues in the mundane. I am certain there were small iniquities that I was overlooking due to the fact that I was devoted to making a life with my best friend, raising two beautiful children, teaching full time, … Continue readingDevoted, Devastated, Divine
Our oldest son is 15. Last year, he began lifting weights and working out before school in addition to his soccer practices. Looking at him, he seemed to be in top physical shape. However, every so often he “tweaked” his knee. He’d ice it, rest … Continue readingLifting Weights – Smoothing our Broken
Spring Break… Answering the Challenge As Spring Break approached, it seems the talk of the school and even the city, centers around where everyone is going. Florida, Mexico, cruises… they all seem to be popular answers. Those of us “stuck” at home feel … Continue readingSpring Break
One of the aspects of lectio divina that I like is the chance to spend some time with God on a short bit of Scripture. God can speak to us through only one word or maybe just a short phrase. This gets harder to do … Continue readingLectio Divina: Palm Sunday (Year A)