Lent isn’t about what you give up— it’s about what you give
The true sacrifice before us for Lent is to live intentionally and practice the holy discipline of daily life — to be grateful for each day and care for those in need.
Fulfilling a lifelong dream: marching for life in Washington
It only took me 40 years to do something I had intended to do since I was 11.
When I was in high school, the...
Difficult choices in daily life when parenting an adult child with disabilities
It can be very tricky navigating the fine line between supporting my daughter as she struggles through daily life or taking over and doing things for her.
Goal-setting for the new year: Eight lessons from the Magi
The story of the Magi teaches us eight important things about goal-setting for the year ahead and beyond.
Life on Purpose: Celebrating God with us
I hope your Christmas tree is still up and decorated. At our house, we have only just begun to celebrate the 12 days of...
‘Do not be afraid’ for God is with us
Remember the Christmas message, proclaimed repeatedly throughout the Gospel: 'Do not be afraid' because God is with us.
‘Tis the season for…waiting
Waiting can be hard — whether you're a kid waiting for Santa, a mother waiting for the birth of a child, or an author waiting for the publication of your first book. Reflections on the anxiety and joyful expectation of the season by Eileen Benthal.
Modern-day prophets are all around us
If we take the time to look and listen, we learn that prophets are everywhere — from children struggling with serious illness to photojournalists.
Why I shopped on Black Friday — and why I quit
Eileen Benthal on her annual Black Friday 'intercessory shopping' excursion, how it became a family tradition and why it came to an end.
Thanksgiving: enjoying the sweet with the bitter
The Thanksgiving holiday is a reminder that God’s blessings also can be bittersweet, but much to be grateful for nonetheless.
