Friends in Faith: Kristin Taddey Bryant

What kind of person starts a new business during a pandemic? The kind who’s prayerfully discerned that that’s what God wants her to do. Kristin Taddey Bryant launched Novena Cards in response to a tugging at her soul. She’s always loved the saints and praying for people. Kristin also has an eye for beauty; she’s been… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Kristin Taddey Bryant

On the Nightstand–Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

Maybe it happens to you too, those times when you beat yourself up over something no one else noticed. Or maybe it’s anxiety about things over which you have little or no control over, like whether someone is practicing social distancing or who’s going to win an election. Oh, you trust that all shall be… Continue reading On the Nightstand–Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

July 2020 On the Nightstand: Hope Upon Impact

I ran across a review of Hope Upon Impact at Franciscan Mom, and knew it needed to be on my nightstand. The author’s twelve-year-old daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury. What happens afterward, it seems is a beautiful saga of community, hope and faith. And in case you’re wondering–I did finally make it all the way… Continue reading July 2020 On the Nightstand: Hope Upon Impact

Friends in Faith: Eileen McGervey

Nearly ten years ago, Eileen McGervey left behind the security of a day job and opened One More Page Books and More a few miles from where I live. Eileen and I were parishioners at the same church at that time, and I knew her by her smiling face before I knew her name. In… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Eileen McGervey