“Jesus Christ sanctifies storytelling because He teaches us most of His most powerful lessons through the power of stories.” Author Joseph Pearce said this in a recent episode of the Christ Stefanick Show, and his words resonated with me, especially…
This giant panda video reminds me in some ways of what entering 2023 looked like for me, but this panda is sliding backwards and later playfully rolls around in the snow. My experience felt more like I was facedown backsliding…
I love spring, and I love summer even more. One major reason I moved to Austin was for the climate—not necessarily the excessive heat that climate change has been bringing during the summer days, but still I would rather be…
As a creative who has been gifted with talents in many different art forms for as long as I can remember, I’ve grown used to people who don’t “get” it. I’ve often encountered loved ones who see little to no…
As the end of the year approaches, I feel drained. I feel like all year long I’ve been barely surviving, barely hanging on, just pushing through each day trying to get stuff done. Each day has felt like an eternity…
There are a few precious things I have valued for as long as I can remember. They are love for my family, my faith, art, and beauty. The youngest of 4 kids, my parents originally wanted to have 2 boys…
The saints can present themselves in funny and coincidental ways. Have you heard a saint’s name mentioned many times in one day? Seen posts about them on social media? It can feel coincidental, but it’s really the Holy Spirit. Have…
I just spent a long weekend in Minneapolis. Eight years after my sudden departure from the city, I returned for a visit with my dear friend and former roommate. This friend is the one who refused to be a rescuer…
Most of us, I hope, have experienced the gift of a true, genuine friendship. Perhaps some of you have several, or even many, good friends. Friendships ebb and flow. Some are decades long, and others are intense for a shared…
If you want to get a sense of the things people treasure, look for the clues placed throughout their homes. Home decor is not just a reflection of our style, but it reveals what is most important to us. A…
