Friends in Faith: Mary Lou Swanberg

You know how you’re sometimes drawn to another person because there’s just something about him or her when you first meet? For me, Mary Lou Swanberg is one of those people. We first met about four years ago, and her faith and inner peace just radiated. At that point, Mary Lou was in a leadership… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Mary Lou Swanberg

Friends in Faith: Kathleyne Sigler

When I think of my friend Kathleyne Sigler, I think of her voice—one of those strong, confident soprano voices that flies like a bird, fearless and sure it’s going where the Lord goes. I also think of her faith and courage in navigating some of the most difficult challenges a woman can face. It’s not… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Kathleyne Sigler

Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward

I’ve been following and interacting with Nancy Ward, a sister in Christ and the Catholic Writers Guild, for several years now. A few years ago, Nancy released a terrific DVD aimed at showing people that Christianity isn’t a spectator sport and that we’re all called to evangelization. Soon she’ll be releasing a book on the same… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Nancy Ward

Friends in Faith: Liz Schiavone

Liz Schiavone has a passion for service—and she does it well, very well. Her main focus is her husband, Angelo, and their five adult children and grandchildren. But somehow, she manages to work a full-time job (with a commute of 30 minutes each way) and serve on a number of committees and boards, including as… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Liz Schiavone