Creative Ways to Remember Someone You’ve Lost This Memorial Day
I come from a military family—my dad, both grandfathers, and extended family members have all served in the Navy or the Army. Yet, shamefully, despite…
Spirituality
Words of Wisdom: 4 Graduation Speeches That Continue to Inspire Me
After trying on my cap and gown, practicing my best fake smile, and mentally preparing myself for the long ceremony ahead, the only thing standing…
3 Conversations to Have Before Your Relationship Gets Serious
There are few things more exciting than the prospect of a new relationship. Those early days of getting to know someone are filled with butterflies…
Your Essential Guide to Smart Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, despite what the weather forecast might say. So, break out the Clorox and rubber gloves and download your favorite podcasts: It’s time…
The Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
Beyond the Cliché: Can Suffering Actually Change Us for the Better?
We’ve all been there. A bad day, week, month, or year. We just got passed over for a promotion. We just learned that a close…
Is It Time for Some Spiritual Spring Cleaning?
As the weather warms up and spring cleaning fever hits me with a vengeance, I am more than ready to declutter my closet and deep…
5 Spiritual Memoirs to Rekindle Your Faith
There are times when my faith could use a little boost. As much as I value my regular practices of devotion, they can become a…
The Challenge of Giving up 40 Things for Lent
About 10 days ago when I was wasting time on Facebook (as I usually do), I came across a quiz that caught my eye: “What…
Beyond Giving up Sugar: Why I’m Doing More This Lent
As a cradle Catholic, I grew up being told every year around February or March that I had to “give something up” for Lent. As…
