Some legislators – at the state and federal level – are so afraid of anything that acknowledges the humanity of an unborn child that they cannot imagine granting any kind of protection, even when it should be obvious.
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Creatures of Comfort
And this is what Jesus offers us; the comfort we need to get through our hard times without necessarily experiencing his physical presence.
Transitions and trust
Much as I cannot believe it, our older son is in fifth grade. And we’re not all that far from the end of school.On a school field trip this week, he and his fellow fifth graders climbed aboard school buses and traveled to the middle school they’ll be attending in September. Afterward, I asked a […]
Homework enthusiasm, a new little league season, and more (7 Quick Takes)
These highlights of our week are written in rhyme.
Just another stretch of coincidences in Smalltimore
Managing Editor Paul McMullen is in a stretch of work that’s reminded him why his hometown is also described as “Smalltimore.”
Jesus knows what you need
Jesus knows what we need before we ask.
He knows what we needbetter than we do.
Everything about Lent is awesome (in rhyme)
This Lent is fantastic! Believe it, it’s true.
We are ready for Easter! We’ve nothing to do!
Inviting in the Angels
Why not ask angels to help you every day?
An art history lesson, fun with words, and why these 7 Quick Takes are a 12th birthday gift
Our younger son brought home this beautiful pastel drawing of a cityscape. I don’t know what the assignment was or whether it’s inspired by a famous artist. I just know I love it.
‘Unplanned’ isn’t fun to watch, but it’s necessary viewing
It’s an important movie that will challenge your thinking, even if you already consider yourself pro-life.
Listening for God on the feast of the Annunciation
It was a quiet day in Galilee when the archangel Gabriel arrived at Mary’s home. Imagine what it must have been like in that moment.
Finding your Lenten rhythm, Irish soda bread, Peeps, and Maryland Day festivities (7 Quick Takes)
Here we are in the heart of Lent. We’re far enough into Lent that maybe I should be feeling my spiritual rhythm.