The Problem with Nails
On the children’s hall, we’re in our Eastertide stories now, the stories of what happened after the resurrection- the surprise appearances of a Jesus who would not leave his people, not until they were ready. I love the word Eastertide. It sounds like Easter break at...
My Crazy New York Weekend with Baby Jesus in My Purse
What was I thinking? An introvert like me, trading the hairbrush in my purse for a Baby Jesus, turning our family spring break trip to the Big Apple into some kind of weird religious experiment! “I get it, Mom,” said my 17 year old son as I packed my suitcase and he...
My Weird New Project and How I’d Love Your Help
I HAVE A NEW IDEA THAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT AND IT’S OH SO WEIRD! AND IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STRANGEST THING I’VE EVER PUT IN MY SUITCASE! AND MY TEENAGER IS BEGGING ME TO RECONSIDER AND IS WONDERING IF THIS PROJECT MEANS THAT I’M GOING...
Easter Questions at the Alteration Shop
On Wednesday morning, Todd went to see Sheila at her alterations shop. I’ve changed Sheila’s name but she’s a real person, a country woman with steel strong hands from years of wrestling difficult zippers and forcing sharp needles through tough upholstery fabrics....
Facing Easter After Tragedy
We ran our errands Saturday morning, and as we drove through our neighborhood, I realized that Todd had been on a business trip and didn’t know the tragic events that happened in our corner of Greenville, midday Friday. Just a mile and a half from our house, Officer...
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The Holy Éclair: Signs and Wonders from an Accidental Pilgrimage
French By Heart: An American Family’s Adventures in La Belle France
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