by marybeth | Aug 26, 2024 | Family, Life, Parenthood
It’s dinnertime in my house and I’m wondering what my kids are cooking. When our older four children left home for work and college, family dynamic changed. I began to work a bit more. We said yes to more activities which meant that those left at home needed to share...
by marybeth | Aug 19, 2024 | Faith, Life, Reflections
If there were an exhibit at the museum of my life, perhaps it would include a series of coats. Being as I currently own only two coats and neither of them fit well, perhaps more description is needed. I recently had the privilege of sitting in as my college children...
by marybeth | May 23, 2024 | Faith, Life
One of the biggest temptations facing Christians today is that we are trying to live our heaven on earth. There are so many ways we are trying to ease the challenges placed before us, quench our thirst and/or fill the void that we feel inside; and yet, truly, there is...
by marybeth | Mar 28, 2024 | Faith, Life, Reflections
There is a line in a song from the Broadway musical Wicked where one of the main characters, Elphaba, says, “Something has changed within me. Something is not the same. I’m through with playing by the rules of someone’s else’s game.” This stanza is playing on repeat...
by marybeth | Feb 12, 2024 | Faith Traditions, Life, Prayer
I’ve been thinking a great deal about conversion lately, especially as we gathered over the holidays with friends and family. Time together gives many opportunities for conversations to be shared as we hear the ups and downs of each other’s year. As a parent...
by marybeth | Feb 7, 2024 | Faith, Family, Life
The process of letting go and letting God work in the lives of our children is an ever-present challenge. Recently, over the Christmas break, I was asked to explain to my son why I was Christian. I take my time to ponder and pray before such deep questions, especially...
