Deepening Love: Reflecting on the Words of Elisabeth Leseur

Deepening Love: Reflecting on the Words of Elisabeth Leseur

“To think is excellent To pray is better To love is everything.” -Elisabeth Leseur  Our intellect is a beautiful gift from God; the ability to think and reason should be cherished and well attended to.   What are you doing today to tend to your mental well being? Do...
3 Ways to Grow in Gratitude

3 Ways to Grow in Gratitude

Gratitude is riches. Complaining is poverty.—Doris Day I remember catching up with some old acquaintances. We started talking about all the things we’d been up to; I was genuinely surprised by how negative and exasperated these women were. Their jobs were awful; they...
Let Yourself Be Romanced

Let Yourself Be Romanced

When I worked as a teacher and in retail, there were times my husband gallantly showered my car with flowers or popped into the shop with a bouquet and sweet letter. Without fail, from the roots of my hair down to my toes, I would turn crimson, my hands would shake...
3 Red Flags You Might Secretly Love

3 Red Flags You Might Secretly Love

Often when we talk about the notorious “red flags” of dating, we focus on the negative traits of a potential partner.  He doesn’t tell you you’re beautiful? Red flag! He follows some scandalous/promiscuous social media accounts? Red flag! He likes to seek attention by...
Just Be

Just Be

​Earlier this spring, I was sitting up with a friend the night before her wedding. Our makeup had come off, and the other bridesmaids and I praised her glowing skin. She beamed and explained her multi-step skincare routine, how it was such a small thing, but it made...