Opossum Prayers: Why Uncommon Prayer Is Necessary Prayer
I’m a little leery of prayer books. Sometimes they seem to take on a holier-than-thou attitude that can rub some people the wrong way. By…
read moreI’m a little leery of prayer books. Sometimes they seem to take on a holier-than-thou attitude that can rub some people the wrong way. By…
read more“You’re so happy all the time. I mean you smile all the time!” I couldn’t even begin to fathom how much this phrase has been said…
read moreAs the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
read moreDuring my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
read moreA few years ago, I was asked to sit on an alumnae panel at my high school to talk about life in college and beyond.…
read moreSomething has come up repeatedly in this week’s prayer. I wonder if it’s something that might resonate with you, too. A bit of context: we’ve…
read morePeace. It seems especially hard to come by lately. Each day’s news stories give the impression that peace is an unachievable phenomenon. Shootings, racial tension,…
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