My husband and I are really enjoying our time with the newest members of our extended family: identical twins Lilliana and Francesca. They’re going on 3 years old, and it takes a lot of resolve — since they’re so adorable … Continue reading
I’m not sure where I first heard the suggestion that Christians need to think about the word “joy” as an acronym: Jesus first, others second, yourself last. This explanation hit so close to home that, to this day, the catchy … Continue reading
What is a good life? Having a decent job and relationship? Having reasonable good health, pleasant friends and maybe the occasional vacation? It’s easy to settle for a “good” life, not a great life. Chances are you have come to … Continue reading
It is easy to get discouraged and think that those of us concerned about moral decline in our society can have very little positive influence. Something as simple as posting a story on Facebook can result in an all-out viral … Continue reading
The beautiful white statue of the Blessed Mother still sits on a quaint little shelf in my mother’s bedroom. The statue is very special to my mom for a number of reasons, most importantly for what it represents to her … Continue reading
Recently my husband and I were strolling through a busy summer art fair. In addition to the booths selling all kinds of crafts and colorful clothes, we came across a few informational stands representing different local churches as well as … Continue reading
