I’ve Never Understood Lent

I’ve Never Understood Lent

I know the title alone is going to ruffle some feathers, but it’s true.  I’ve never understood the purpose of Lent.  I was taught that it is a period of preparation prior to Easter for fasting, penance and contemplation.  This practice is supposed to purify the body, mind and soul in order to be worthy to […]

Spiritual Dry Spells

Spiritual Dry Spells

I’m often accused of over thinking my writing, so let me start with the disclaimer that this post is from my heart.  Excessive rambling may occur. Over the course of my life I have hit many spiritual dry spells.  Sometimes they are quite abrupt, like with the death of a loved one. Sometimes they are self-imposed […]

Mary’s Labor Story aka, The Nativity

I first heard this song, Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant, last year and was immediately moved by it.  Contemplating the Nativity had always conjured thoughts of wise men and halos, angelic messengers and other-worldly star sightings.  I have birthed three children, parented at least one to near adult-hood, and I had never stopped to […]