Praying through Daniel 3, wondering, “When we’re feeling the heat, do we have a faith strong enough to save us from the fire?”

Towards the end of the gospels we hear a lot about the sufferings of Jesus. The crowning, the scourging, the punches. A lot of us can relate to physical suffering, right? 🙋🏻‍♀️ But I often wonder if one of the most painful parts of Jesus’ passion wasn’t something exterior but rather, something interior. Don’t get me wrong, Jesus physically suffered more than any other human ever could. But what about interiorly? Mentally? Emotionally? I think more of us can relate to this k

So I love genetics. One, because I’m a nerd and studying it is a fun hobby for me. Two because I was born with certain genetic mutations and so I’ve had to learn about it for the sake of my kids. Regardless, the issue of genetics came to mind this morning while praying the rosary. Specifically, the topic of Microchimerism. Microchimerism is a big word that basically describes a situation where there are two genetically different types of cells living in one person’s body. Ho

This morning I was praying about unbelievers. I was praying about how hard it is to share Jesus sometimes. It seems a lot of people just don’t want to hear it. As someone who feels called to spread the Word, I was praying — more like lamenting — that it’s not easy. “Why is it so hard, Lord?” Within seconds the bright morning sun peaked out behind a tree in our backyard and shone through the living room windows. I could feel the warmth. Then I sighed. My windows looked filthy

When it rains, it pours. Who knows what I’m talkin about? Lately it’s felt like I’ve been stuck in a never ending rainy season. Cloudy. Dark. Gloomy. One thing after another falling down upon me like rain drops. Disappointments, betrayal, closed doors, health issues, more betrayal, loss. Did I mention betrayal? Pitter patter… pitter patter… the rain falls. Collectively these things have a way of dampening us - mind, body, and soul. You feel soaked and weighed down. Then….. it