It was 4 a.m. one Sunday morning, and the power went out. No big deal. Everyone’s asleep. Except that my kids sleep with night lights, and there are white-noise machines […]
The risk of faith
Every January I make the same resolution: “This year, I will take more risks.” This time of annual looking back and reflection sometimes finds me pleased with the limbs onto […]
Here comes Advent (with more resources)
Advent. It’s that time of year when I find myself saying REALLY? a lot. “Really? One more thing?” “Really? Flames with a toddler?” “Really? Christmas parties and music and school things […]
Remembering
During November our thoughts and prayers turn toward family members and friends who have died. On Nov. 1, we honor all the saints in heaven. On Nov. 2, we honor […]
Ordinary Time … Extraordinary Time for Your Family
September is a pretty ordinary month. Kids are back in school. Parents are back to regular routines. But in all of its ordinariness, September is the perfect time to discover […]