Eileen Benthal
Eileen is a writer, speaker and wellness coach with a bachelor’s degree in theology from Franciscan University. She and her husband Steve live in Jamesport and have four young adult children. Email Eileen
Mercy flows from taking time to view life through another’s eyes
Mercy comes from walking a mile in another's shoes and seeing life from their perspective.
Life on Purpose The deepest understanding of the paschal mystery comes to us through everyday life
Whether you consider yourself religious or not, there is great human value in pondering the paschal mystery. Every life is formed with this same pattern. We all endure our own passions, deaths and resurrections many times before our lives come to an end.
Life on Purpose A dog’s love is a gift from God
Of all of God's creatures, service dogs are perhaps one of the greatest physical evidence of His love and protection.
Life on Purpose Giving yourself to God through fasting is healthy for body and soul
Throughout the Old Testament, references to the blowing of the trumpet, or the shofar, signify a call to pay attention and be obedient to the voice of God.
Life on Purpose And a little child shall lead them
Let the children and the child-like among us teach us how to love even in the face of rejection, how to encourage and be kind to one another. Let the children teach us to respect one another for who we are and not measure another’s value by the tasks we perform.
Life on PurposeFinding the secret to true, abiding love
The secret to love can be summarized in just three principles.
Life on PurposeMake hope a conscious choice
Hope is a conscious choice. Choose hope and it will be the cornerstone of your life.
Life on PurposeSteven McDonald taught us the power of forgiveness
Forgiveness of those who have wronged us, even grievously, allows us to turn a horrendous event into a blessing.
Life on PurposeCelebrating the reason for the season during the 12 Days of Christmas
The season reminds us: Emmanuel, 'God with us' is true all the year long.
Life on Purpose The blessing of seeing the wonders of Christmas through the eyes of a child
Miracles are not so hard to believe in when you see them through the eyes of a child.
