MaryBeth Eberhard
Catholic wife and mother of eight,
who loves our Lord, Mary,
and sharing prayers and thoughts on these pages.
Thoughts Turn to Conversion at Start of New Year
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...
Why I am a Christian
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...
During Advent, we must watch as we wait
If love is a mission, then having eyes to see is its goal. When people are invited to our busy home, they often ask how they can help. My response is, “Have eyes to see a need and go ahead and fill it,” whether that be the vegetables on the cutting board that need to...
Give Yourself the Grace
I sat in the café the other day watching a group of women share an animated conversation. They laughed and a couple more women sat and joined the conversation. I sat at my table, working on an article, and wondering why I never felt included in this particular group,...
The Gift of Wasting Time
There are moments in family life where memories become etched firmly in our hearts. These moments provide a glimpse into the beauty of the Father’s provision in creating the family. Yesterday was one of those moments. It took a push from my husband and a nudge from...
What is your family’s mission as you ‘serve the Lord’?
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” We’ve heard this so often, perhaps inscribed on plaques we hang in our homes, but what do we really mean when we say it? For Joshua in Scripture, these words were bold and declarative. He was throwing down...