Just as I was getting the hang of caring for my two babies under the age of two, I decided to add a third! Three days a week, I provide...

There is a beautiful collaboration between our personal intuition and the trust we have in the Lord.

Leah Brix reflects on the impact of the 2003 ROCORI school shooting.

Sometimes when my husband Adam and I are out and about, we can be walking together, but our minds will be a million miles apart.  I may...

I remember wondering why God didn’t make me a boy when I was younger.  Sure, I had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but that lasted until...

I had a lovely phone call with a dear friend of mine this week.  You are probably less than impressed that something like this is even...

Dear reader, let me take you back to the beginning of our story. Let’s go back to the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve lived in harmony,...

As many of you readers recall from past blogs, I used to be an avid runner. I loved it so much! After a cycle of health issues that...

The first 30 days of Lent felt like a breeze. I gave up the usual social media and challenged myself to connect with God and my family...

St. Peter was an impulsive and enthusiastic man. By the power of the Holy Spirit, he became a passionate and wise leader of the Church.

I could see the sweat dripping from the brow of the well-meaning priest.  He was anxiously pacing through the throng of people, reminding...

I used to consider myself an athlete. I never played sports in school, unless you count my experience with fifth-grade softball, but I...

I am embarking on an impenetrable milestone in life. On January 29 it will be the fourteenth anniversary of my mother losing her life in...

I have reached a mid-life spiritual crisis.  I suppose you could say that I have been spiraling down for quite a while.  I don’t know...

The new year brings new beginnings. If you are anything like me, you have probably been reflecting on the events, life changes,...

Last night I was sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my Christmas tree.  It’s chaotic, with the bottom branches half empty and the...

Today, the church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted...

As a young girl, I suffered from migraines. My mom often got a call from the school nurse telling her I was in the office lying down with...

This past week my teething daughter has struggled during nap time. The pain of her cutting teeth prohibited normal-length naps. I spent a...

Dear wife and mother, Have you ever wondered how in the world did I get here? Like me, have you been pondering your past life experiences...

My sweet baby is now five months old. She is constantly melting hearts with her interactive smile! One evening at mass, I had her...

Growing up, I didn’t know a whole lot about the Holy Spirit. To me, the Trinity consisted of God our Father, Jesus our Brother, and the...

Last weekend my oldest sister and her family hosted a Pentecost party! We gathered to celebrate the birthday of our church. Before we...

I know I’m late to the party, like usual, but I just discovered the awesomeness that is Audible. I actually gifted Adam with an Audible...

“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, time’s up!” These nagging words were followed by an aggressive shoulder tap from...

Spring is officially upon us! We embraced the beautiful weather with countless walks around the neighborhood, iced coffee, and open...

My back was killing me. It felt like I was carrying the weight of the world. My legs were tired. I was unsure of how long I could...

I ran my first 5k when I was in my early twenties. Because of my overactive brain, I quickly bored of the repetitive movements of one...

As a twenty-two-year-old, I stood in front of a confirmation class and gave the most moving talk about prayer….or so I thought. I hit all...

As a first time mom, it is really hard to sift through all of the research, opinions, and personal testimonies that come my way. On top...

The week of Thanksgiving always stirs up conversations about the people and things in our lives that we are the most grateful for. We can...

I have always loved learning for the sake of learning. When I cook supper, I will listen to podcasts ranging from Indigenous people in...

I have been teaching elementary music for the last 5 years, but this has been the first year that I am returning to the same school and...

Hotdish, hand-me-downs and the Hail Mary. A frugal mom’s journey to sainthood. Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, I would be...

I have super exciting news!! God gave you, yes you, a set of unique skills and gifts that He empowers you to use to further His kingdom...

“Ding dong!” “Oh crap! It’s the doorbell!” I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I am embarrassed by the rubber boots...

Two weeks ago, I wrote about recalibrating my life. In case you missed it, you can find it here- Recalibrating Each Season. Every new...

“Why is it never tomorrow?” My frustrated 4-year-old asked me. I got tongue-tied as I tried to respond. “Tomorrow is just always the...

There is a definite shift in the air this time of year. Not only are the days getting shorter and the temperature cooler, but there is a...

Life isn’t measured by how much we accomplish, but by how well we loved. How closely did we resemble Christ Himself, and how effectively...

On Tuesday of our county fair, the 4-H building comes to life with a sea of little people in green shirts, frazzled parents whose arms...

You can not deny that an unexpected compliment is the absolute best! Especially when it is from the mouth of someone you do not know! ...

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a ballerina. This noble dream was quickly replaced by the desire to be a carpenter. This dream...

This past weekend my husband and I had a few people over for a bonfire. It was the first time that we really spent time in our backyard...

Remember the old nursery rhyme, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt me.” Raise your hand if you have thought...

The transition into summer vacation was a breeze…or so I thought. This is the first school year that I am returning to the exact same...

Peter and I are garage sale junkies. We both see signs and instantly yell. “GARAGE SALE!!” My 10-year-old proceeds to yell, “TURN...

I needed the perfect quote. Ok, ok, ok. So maybe I didn’t NEED it, but it was strongly suggested that I find myself a solid quote. I am...