Happy Easter! Sharing how the Resurrection is everything, and how that JOY can shape our everyday lives!
This Is Everything
Category: Gratitude
Our Duty to Give Thanks
Reposting a 2023 blog I wrote where I share the importance of offering thanks to God, some gems about giving thanks from St. Paul, and the 4 ways in which I felt God calling me to give thanks at Thanksgiving time! It's such a good reminder for me. Happy Thanksgiving!
What Does It Mean When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered?
Sharing my struggle with this past weekend's gospel, and sharing the beautiful place where God has brought me instead!
The Coolest Compliment: A Year in Review
Sharing how a compliment I received after a talk ties into the way I'm trying to see birthdays as I get older, and how Mary and her Assumption help me with this! I'm also reflecting on how God has been working in powerful and tangible ways in my life this past year!
“Sneaux” Much Freedom in Surrender
Sharing the JOY that came from the historic snow event in the south, and how surrendering to God freed my heart to be able to experience His majesty even among the continued trials.
In Giving We Receive
A Thanksgiving reflection on God's grace and sustenance where I share how several scripture verses as well as some words of St. Francis of Assisi and Bishop Barron play out in my life.
A Full-Circle Moment
Sharing a beautiful full-circle moment that came about from a retreat I spoke at recently. God is not limited by circumstances, and it's exciting when we can see Him at work in tangible ways. All glory to God!
Our Duty to Give Thanks
Sharing the importance of offering thanks to God, some gems about giving thanks from St. Paul, and the 4 ways in which I feel God calling me to give thanks this Thanksgiving!
3 Avenues for Joy: The Birthday Spiritual Progress Report
Sharing 3 specific things that catapulted my spiritual growth and allowed me to experience more joy this year, as I measure birthdays by spiritual growth instead of numbers (because who wants to get older?!).
Jesus Loves YOU
Sharing a story of how a pressure-washed message in the middle of the street reminded me of an important truth on a day I needed it. This also ties into Mother's Day.