I am a small-town girl at heart. Big cities often feel overcrowded and claustrophobic. I much prefer open space and the feeling of community found in small towns. One of my favorite places we visited during our pilgrimage to Italy was the small town of Orvieto. I could move there tomorrow and live quite a […]
As Christians, we are called to a sacrificial love. We are told that “no one has great love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.” (John 15:13) Christ calls us to a love that gives up everything, to love as Christ loves. This is not easy. Most of us are not called […]
You know those days where all you want to do is cry, sometimes for a good reason and sometimes, for no reason at all. I had one of these days yesterday. I had a full on ugly cy, melt down at work. There was really no reason it, but alas I found myself sitting my […]
Jacquie Fankell is one of the smartest, most creative people I know. She has a way of looking at the world that always seeks the beautiful and the true. Being a graphic designer she is trained to both discover in and bring beauty to all she encounters. This is apparent in all aspects of her […]
As I continue through this series on my fabulous roommates who inspire me each day, I am struck with how incredibly blessed I am. The fact that I had trouble deciding where to start in chronicling the lives of inspiring women I’ve known, shines a light on the incredible grace God has poured down on me […]
As I write this next post for my series on women who inspire me today I am sitting at Coal Creek Coffee Company in Laramie. I love Coal Creek. It’s one of my favorite places. I spent so much time in this place during college studying, meeting up with friends and just enjoying a fabulous […]
I have been incredibly fortunate to know many wonderful women throughout my life. These women have shaped me in many ways, some of which I’m sure I have yet to fully discover. From my amazing mother to my confirmation sponsor to the most amazing roommates a girl could ask for, I have learned that being a woman for […]
So, I’m going there today! I’m here to tell you that if you don’t have a relationship with Mary, take time to get to know your mother. It took a convert to Catholicism to foster a devotion to Mary in me, which now is a rock to which I cling in almost all situations. Just […]
There are certain ideas in our society that have come to be idealized. Whether that is through an iconic piece of art or a well-placed Coca-Cola ad, there are some notions so popular among people today one cannot imagine a time without them. The first thing that comes to my mind is the idyllic concept […]
When we are children, we believe we can do anything. No dream is too big. No goal unattainable. We totally trust that we have something to share with the world. We know we are special and unique. Then something happens in most of our lives.. We begin to doubt that we are special. […]