When I was 18, I remember flipping through our Church bulletin and seeing an advertisement in the back for the local Visiting Nurses Association calling for volunteers to visit hospice patients. This was probably my first foray into volunteering, which would lay roots deep within me for the next 17 years. I called the volunteer…
What turns an ordinary house into a Christian home? My mother-in-law’s kitchen, my grandmothers’ tables, even a quiet moment with my 90-year-old Nana who still knew my name through the fog of dementia… These women shared a rare gift of hospitality that made everyone feel seen and wanted. This month, let’s discover what fuels that…
Ever had one of those parenting moments where you completely lose it—and then your child shows you up in the best way possible? One exhausting evening, my sand-crusted, overtired little boy taught me more about mercy and forgiveness than I ever expected! This month’s reflection is raw and real: when we fall short, grace can…