In the ten years I’ve known Karen Audant, like everyone else, she’s been through her share of challenges. But it’s always evident that Karen’s confidence in the Lord in the most difficult situations runs deep. She often looks to nature and physical activity to reconnect with God. Karen is a big fan of Wayne Muller’s Sabbath book and,… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Karen Audant
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On the Nightstand: October 2017
A couple of years ago, several of my friends were talking about this great trilogy they’d read when they were younger, Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrud Undset. The novels are about Kristin’s spiritual and physical journey from childhood to death, set in 14th century Norway and published in the 1920s. I have to confess I yawned a bit… Continue reading On the Nightstand: October 2017
Just Do It
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. Back in April or so, I signed up for the bell choir at my parish. I’ve never played bells, and I have no formal training in music, but… Continue reading Just Do It
Friends in Faith: Kathy Hofer
I remember the first time I saw Kathy Hofer. It was at our parish, and she was facilitating a Walking with Purpose women’s Bible study small group that had ended up twice as big as expected. I could tell Kathy was nervous, but she plunged right in, confident in her soul (if not her head!)… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Kathy Hofer