On the Nightstand: September 2016

Ever since I returned to faith in 2005, I’ve been a sucker for Matthew 16:15: He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” The challenge comes after Jesus asks who people say he is, and the disciples hem and haw around. In response to the second question, it is only Peter–flawed,… Continue reading On the Nightstand: September 2016

On the Nightstand: July 2016

So this is kind of fun. I’m not 100 percent sure what I’m reading this month. I AM sure it will be a book by Debby Giusti, and I’m excited about that! Debby is an award-winning author of inspirational romantic suspense (or, as she puts it on her web site, “Faith with an edge… cross my… Continue reading On the Nightstand: July 2016

Wednesday’s Woman: St. Katharine Drexel

Note: For the next several weeks, I’m featuring women with a connection to the Americas. The Basics: Born November 26, 1858, in the United States; died March 3, 1955, in the United States; canonized November 20, 1988, by John Paul II; feast day, March 3; woman religious and philanthropist. The Story: They called her Kate or Kitty,… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Katharine Drexel

“We Have Given Up Everything”

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. “We have given up everything and followed you.” (Mark 10:28) Peter surely believed that. Of course, he still had his wife, not to mention his mother-in-law. He still… Continue reading “We Have Given Up Everything”