Using the story of Jonah, this Ash Wednesday reflection urges us to confront our mission, repent and act courageously as we begin Lent, priming our hearts for the journey ahead.

This reflection explores Allhallowtide—Halloween, All Saints and All Souls Day—urging us to return to its roots: honoring holiness, praying for the dead, and celebrating the communion of saints.

Food is an incredible gift. The pilgrims thought so too when the Wampanoag Indians came to celebrate that first Thanksgiving after a hard 1621, bringing a variety of local foods from around Plymouth. While cooking is enjoyable and fun, hospitality runs far deeper by setting the tone for relationships and environment.

Advent is more than Christmas to-dos. After I took a long exhale and regrouped I changed my mind. We put a YouTube crackling fire on the TV and opened up some books and snuggled in. The kids smothered me on the floor as I read and Ani sat behind me…

I’m not great at the vacation thing in this season of life, maybe you can relate. There’s so much to do and two weeks doesn’t seem like a lot of time to do it. I have plenty of run-over from work on my mind. I’ll have finished vacation time by the time my head realizes I’m on it.

As I sit at Delta Sonic waiting for an oil change for Ani’s car, I thought I’d put together some thoughts I’ve been having over Christmas. It’s the second day of Christmas and my true love sent to me, one adorable family. I didn’t think it was possible but I’ve been growing more in love … Continue reading Christmas season – Vocational thoughts