On Lent, Challenges, and Freedom to Fail

I know I probably won't have a "successful" Lent. That's sort of the point. [Click title to read more.]

The Practice of the Tiny Pause

When my friends got into the habit of toasting before a meal, it made me think about the importance of the pause. [Click title to read more.]

The guiding theme for my year ahead is "return," but the word isn't as simple as it sounds. [Click title to read more.]

Fortunately, Christmas doesn't have to feel special to be rich with meaning. [Click title to read more.]

A city church reminded me of God's mandate for believers. [Click title to read more.]

Surrender a "have to" for Christmas this year. [Click title to read more.]

I accidentally attended a Mass in Lisbon, Portugal, and the experience prompted me to consider my own approach to God. [Click title to read more.]

What if we acknowledged that we ought to get out of the business of trying to change people? [Click title to read more.]

Working women need the church. And the church can offer some unique ministries to working women. [Click title to read more.]

I thought the days of being called a Jesus freak were behind me. Spoiler alert: they weren't. [Click title to read more.]