Writing Elsewhere: The Best You Can Do
You may not feel like it, but you’re doing your best.
Finding Comfort in the Psalms
During a time of extra anxiety because of the global pandemic, I’m finding extra comfort in the Psalms.
“I Can Do This All Day.”
Captain America offers inspiration in my spiritual desert.
Writing Elsewhere: “I Don’t Feel Safe.”
It was one sentence in a tearful, late-night phone call. Now I was wide awake. Wide. Awake. And scared.
Writing Elsewhere: Prodigal Son Musings
A few years ago, I wrote about some revelations I’d had about the parable of the Prodigal Son. I used to loathe the parable until I finally prayed that God would help me understand it better. Since then, this parable has become one of my favorites to contemplate. The parable came up again in this…
Our Faith is an Adventure, and this Bible is Your Guide
More than a decade after taking The Great Adventure Bible Study, I take a look at Ascension Press’ new Bible that corresponds with the course material.
Finding Hope in the Old Testament
My latest at Catholic Mom is an effort to offer hope to Catholics who are reeling from the deluge of scandals.
Our Family’s Journey with Mental Health (Part 2)
Part 2 of an article co-written with my younger daughter, detailing our efforts to help her with her anxiety.
Our Family’s Journey with Mental Health (Part 1)
My daughter and I teamed up to write about dealing with her anxiety. This is part 1.
When Fandoms Collide: Super Girls and Halos
What do Wonder Woman, Hermione Granger, Katniss Everdeen, and Black Widow have in common with the saints? Maria Johnson fills us in with Super Girls and Halos!
Domestic Vocation 