It is in these afflictions, which succeed one another each moment, that God, veiled and obscured, reveals himself, mysteriously bestowing his grace in a manner quite unrecognized by souls who feel only weakness in bearing their cross, distaste for performing their duty, and capable only of the most mediocre spiritual practices. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, The [...]

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son (Romans 8:28-29). Love is beautiful, but also terrible, terrible in its determination to allow [...]

Tuesdays after chemo are special days around here.  Emmett exits the chemo haze and, in many senses of the word, comes back to life.  I joke that on chemo he gets to learn how the rest of us live.  I’m no longer the only person who walks to the end of the house and can’t [...]

Don’t forget the upcoming concert on August 31st! It’s just around the corner, so make your plans now to attend. There is some concern it might fill up, so I suggest you get your tickets in advance. Some reminders: The show starts at 6:30, and there will be Chick-fil-a for sale, so you can come [...]

thank you so much for your prayers. We set out Sunday morning with lighter hearts than we’ve had in a long time. There’s something lovely that happens when I confess struggles. I’m beginning to learn that Satan uses my desire for privacy to defeat me so often. Not that I should dump every crazy thought [...]