What is Advent, anyway? (A guide for the Advent-curious)
Every year, the weeks leading up to Christmas Day can pass by us in a blur. We want Christmas to be meaningful and somehow special, but here is the thing: we spend a lot of [...]
The wonder of a few moments of quiet
This is a loud season, full of good busy and hectic hustle, both joy and stress. We long for a simple and meaningful Christmas, we want to be present during this Advent season. But when [...]
When God seems distant, a strategy for connection
If I were to ask you to list three things you’re grateful for, what would make the list? In fact, I am asking you to list what you’re grateful for. I mean, it's up to you. [...]
Don’t let fear steal your joy. Or your voice.
This is a loud season, full of good busy and hectic hustle, both joy and stress. We long for a simple and meaningful Christmas, we want to be present during this Advent season. Often, our [...]
What if shortening days are a chance to hygge?
Daylight saving time ended this weekend, and I’m pretty sure we all have feelings about it. In years past, I’ve mourned the loss of lingering evening light. Darkness literally falls, collapsing quick and early. If [...]
Experience just how #DeeplyLoved you are this Lent
Looking for a devotional to guide you through Lent (which starts next week)? What if you could give up worry and fear for Lent? And replace them with love? What if Lent offers 40 chances [...]
The wonder of a few moments of silence
This is a loud season, full of good busy and hectic hustle, both joy and stress. We long for a simple and meaningful Christmas, we want to be present during this Advent season. Often, our [...]
Between “back to school” and “holiday hectic”–a reprieve
My connecting flight (which I make by only 10 minutes) takes me over the Grand Canyon at sunset. I’m relieved to be on the plane, blown away by the beauty, and suddenly sad for the [...]
A monastic approach to motherhood
I’m excited to welcome Micha Boyett, author of Found: A Story of Questions, Grace and Everyday Prayer, to the blog today and tomorrow for a little interview. First, my short review of Found: Being a [...]