Back to School: Staying Connected to What Matters
Transitioning to college or graduate school for the first — or third — time can uproot you physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s important to remember…
The Last Supper’s Loving Legacy
If you knew you would only break bread once more, who and what would you want there? What would you say? Would you be proud…
What Ever Happened to Barabbas?
This past Palm Sunday, lectors at church acted out the passion of Christ, in the days leading up to his crucifixion. Ever since I can…
Secret Confessions of an Optimist
“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…
Cutting at the Seamless
Though the main goal of this Lent was to add to my life through prayer and quiet time, I thought it worthy to at least…
“When the Lord Closes a Door, Somewhere He Opens a Window.”
If everyone who has ever watched a movie has a go-to quote in their pocket, then the title quote is mine. This year marks the…
God Takes the A Train
7:00PM on the subway line from work, I step on to a half-full train car. By some luck, I find a…
The Power of Praying Together
Before Lent I barely prayed, and even if I did, it was always short with little reflection. Admittedly, I spent more time plugged into my…
Lent: A Season of Change (How Scary is That?)
I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’s never been afraid of change, mainly because I’m a person who isn’t super particular about keeping things…
6:00AM Wake Up Call from the Gym to the Church
Sometimes I have a strange burst of inspiration and motivation to do what I’ve always wanted to do, but never have done. This feeling hit…
