I’m so excited to read this book I can hardly stand it. First, Pat Gohn rocked my world with her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, which introduced the concept of spiritual motherhood to me. She’s become a friend and a spiritual writing mentor. Second, I was “away” from the Catholic Church for most of my… Continue reading On the Nightstand: March 2017
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On the Nightstand: February 2017
The older I get, the less frantic my life becomes. Oh, things still are crazy at times, but overall, I’m learning to not to overcommit quite so much, and to say no more often. I’m hoping to pick up more tips and skills from this book by Shauna Niequist on embracing what’s important and gently… Continue reading On the Nightstand: February 2017
On the Nightstand: January 2017
Is it just me, or do women who are writing today about spirituality totally rock? I’m excited this month about reading Created to Relate: God’s Design for Peace and Joy by Kelly Wahlquist, the founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization. Created to Relate is about women’s special gift for relationships–with others and with the… Continue reading On the Nightstand: January 2017
On the Nightstand: December 2016
Those who know me best will tell you I am good–very good, in fact–at identifying my shortcomings: bluntness. Impatience. A tendency to put myself and my needs last in favor of people pleasing. In fact, dwelling on my shortcomings becomes a shortcoming in and of itself. That’s why I’m looking forward this month to reading Elizabeth… Continue reading On the Nightstand: December 2016