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I knew when I was lifting the bread during Communion and my hands were shaking that I needed to make a change. Coffee has been my greatest friend, dare I say, savior over the years. Or at least I thought it was. For years I have struggled with sleep and
Continue ReadingAs we stand on the precipice of a new year, how big is your brave? I spent this Christmas and New Year's with my family in the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Skiing is one of my husband and his family's greatest joys. Not only is their house a stone's throw from
Continue ReadingThe Angel Gabriel has spoken. The Mother of God has sung her Magnificat in reply. The Star of Hope is stitched upon the dark canvas, a luminous protagonist in the duel with the Night. The host of the heavenly wait for their cue, Alleluias whet upon their gilt tongues. The shepherds star-gaze, honored to
Continue ReadingThere is a Mexican folk tale that we read every Christmas at our house. It is the story of a little girl named Juanita and the special gift she brought to the baby Jesus on la Noche Buena. The story begins with Juanita walking through the village market on Christmas
Continue ReadingIf you ever wondered if God has a sense of humor you should see the shiner I am sporting on my left eye for Christmas. I rushed to a minister's meeting focused ironically on finding peace at Christmas, then I rushed to a beautiful prayer breakfast where Amy Grant sang
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