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
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Friends in Faith: Joan Sheppard
Mary’s fiat, her yes to God’s request that she serve as the earthly mother of his Son, inspires and challenges us all. But God’s requests for us to be open to His plan continue today, and one of the most spiritually obedient, confident people I know is Joan Sheppard. For more than a decade, Joan’s… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Joan Sheppard
Friends in Faith: Allison Gingras
Allison Gingras seems to be everywhere, all the time. She has a wonderful radio show, A Seeking Heart. She blogs. She leads retreats. She’s facilitating an online Lenten book club. She loves and cares for her family. Allison never stops seeking… or giving… and does it all with a beautiful, loving heart. I can’t even… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Allison Gingras
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