Making Tired People Rested and Happy
Give us grace, O Eternal Father, that we strive to keep the way of the cross and carry in our […]
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Sons and Daughters of Thunder
Whenever the Bishop saw Elizabeth and me together at some diocesan event, he would say, “Well, this looks like trouble.” At
Herald of Divine Love
Just a few short weeks ago I wrote to you about the death of Grow Christians contributor Elizabeth Felicetti. And
The Skin You’re In
A friend from seminary preached at church this week and talked about the passive aggression behind the phrase, ‘bless your heart.’ Most
The Visitation’s Lesson on Friendship
Parenthood can make friendships a lot more complicated. If you have or have ever had young children, you know what
Son of Encouragement
Joseph the Levite believed in second chances. The apostles called him Barnabas, meaning “son of encouragement.”
Outward and Visible Signs of Friendship
Saint Aelred of Rievaulx is known for his work on spiritual friendship.
Reflections and a Life Well Lived
For a friendship more separate than equal, we don our funeral black, and sign the guest book on the way in, all our children watching and following our lead with solemnity.
Recognizing Barnabas and All Extraordinary Encouragers
Twelve years ago, I packed up my beloved Virginia home of nearly a decade and moved to New England. 72 hours later, amid a sea of boxes, I called my best friend Merritt—2,000 miles away—certain that I had made a mistake.
Transforming Our Back to School Fears
In the days leading up to the start of school I had several conversations with my son Sam and all of them started the same: “Mom, I’m scared to start first grade.”