How the ‘Hollywood Priest’ Impacted People On and Off the Camera
When Fr. Ellwood “Bud” Kieser arrived in Los Angeles for his first assignment after ordination, he had no plans for the future beyond serving as…
read moreShelter From the Storm: How My Real-Life Tornado Shelter Became a Reminder of God’s Protection
My hardworking husband, his buddy, and my caring father recently saw fit to move my storm shelter from my old house to our new home…
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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World
I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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2022 Summer Photo Challenge
Summer is the perfect time to photograph moments of beauty. From a day at the beach to a hike among the trees, pictures capture cherished…
read more Digital Retreat for Deepening Our Relationship With God and Nature
Click here to download the retreat. Whose summer to-do list doesn’t include a hike, a trip to the beach, or a walk in the park?…
read moreEmbracing the Adventure: How Backpacking Helped Me Overcome Perfection Paralysis in My Spiritual Life
One of my friends and I are finally taking the next step in our hiking life: We’ve decided to go on our first overnight backpacking…
read moreWhat I Learned From Accompanying Someone Through Their Final Days
Never before had I ever walked side by side, day by day, minute by minute, with someone during their final journey in life. Now, I…
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