“There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.” ~Unknown My mom’s words instantly dissolved the road rage that had been growing in me the moment before. In its place, tenderness and then laughter bubbled up. “Maybe they are late for their daughter’s piano recital. Maybe they are…
In just a few days, we will enter what is known as Ordinary Time on the liturgical calendar. Or, as I also like to call it, The In-Between-Special-Candy Season. The candy and treats that come through our house between October and New Year’s Day can get out of hand. As much as I love mini…
“Make it your ambition to live a quiet and peaceful life.” ~1 Thessalonians 4:11 (paraphrased) When we first talked about doing a series on what the traditional church calendar identifies as Ordinary Time, I had no inkling of the longing that would accompany this season for me, of the way I would want to…