The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway

I’m so excited to tell you about these four wonderful woman-owned businesses that are offering $25 each in gifts in this year’s Great Advent Giveaway! (Enter by 12:15 a.m. ET this Saturday morning, December 5.) One winner will be selected at random for gifts from: Dusty Donkey Soap (Cherie Bradley) CB Jewelry (Ambassador Karen Konar)… Continue reading The 2020 Great Advent Giveaway

Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!

Seven years ago, I wrote a page-a-day devotional, Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration. It was a privilege to get to know 366 women saints and blesseds (and research several hundred more) and relate their stories to our lives today. While I was writing it, I had the opportunity to hold a relic of Elizabeth Ann… Continue reading Brotherhood of Saints–It’s Almost Here!

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

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. I started writing devotions/reflections with no formal training. In fact, I’ve never had a religion, theology, or even philosophy course. I will modestly say I seem to have gotten fairly good… Continue reading Lord, I Lift Your Name on High