“Be the change you want to see in your marriage.” The other day, in an all-women’s Bible class, the teacher voiced this quote. I’m pretty sure she adapted it from a quote we all attribute to Gandhi (though he didn’t say it), a quote which got popular during a certain political election–but I loved it. Especially in this context. It’s something I’ve talked about on my blog a bit and I believe it with all my heart. If you want your spouse…Continue Reading
31 Days of Prayer for Women
How do you feel about your prayer life? If you’re anything like me, you struggle to pray daily. Or rather, even if you pray daily, you feel like your prayers lack focus and intention. Related: How to Prioritize Prayer in a Busy Lifestyle Today’s post is for you. In fact, I bring you more than just a single blog post–today begins a series to encourage women to pray daily. Each post will focus on an overall theme or topic, like…Continue Reading
My Confirmation Saint
Today’s post comes from Alessia Cesana, a Catholic woman who blogs at The Blond Pond. Choosing a confirmation saint seems to be an established practice of the Roman Catholic Church, which I have no recollection of ever doing. The Sacrament of Confirmation I received the sacrament of Confirmation in my very early teens, when everyone did, and with limited understanding of what it truly meant in the life of the Church. It is, effectively, baptism in the Holy Spirit in…Continue Reading
How to Prioritize Prayer in a Busy Lifestyle
I know what it’s like to be busy. Between buying a new house and moving, attending countless medical appointments for my Crohn’s Disease, launching a new website, and traveling to San Antonio, Orlando, southern California, South Carolina, & Ohio… I’ve barely had time to breathe these last few months, let alone spend quality time with God. I love when other Christian writers encourage their readers to carve out anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour daily for quiet time with…Continue Reading