We each process grief differently. I've seen it time and time again. A situation that would have me curled up in the fetal position for days is only a slight hiccup for a friend or family member. I'm a "Pray. Take it to therapy. Journal about it" griever. One of my best friends does far better … [Read more...] about The Starling
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Dear Evan Hansen
I walk into any film that examines the topic of suicide with great care. Such was the case when I sat to screen Dear Evan Hansen, which opens in theaters on September 24. I have not seen the source material, that wildly popular Broadway musical, so I had zero preconceived notions. But as frequent … [Read more...] about Dear Evan Hansen
The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers: In Conversation with Heidi Hess Saxton
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by my dear friend Heidi Hess Saxton, editor of the beautiful new resource The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers. In this resource, Heidi has compiled and synthesized the work of scores of gifted … [Read more...] about The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers: In Conversation with Heidi Hess Saxton
The Handy Little Guide to Prayer: In Conversation with Barb Szyszkiewicz
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Barb Szyszkiewicz, author of three beautiful new prayer resources from Our Sunday Visitor. I'm blessed to call Barb a friend "in real life". When moments happen where I need an immediate prayer warrior on my … [Read more...] about The Handy Little Guide to Prayer: In Conversation with Barb Szyszkiewicz
Holy Hot Mess: In Conversation with Mary Katherine Backstrom
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as I’m joined by Mary Katherine (MK) Backstrom, the animated and inspirational author of Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life. From a viral video to a book that helps all of us find God … [Read more...] about Holy Hot Mess: In Conversation with Mary Katherine Backstrom
Tilma: 3 Minutes with Jason Jensen
Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Jason Jensen, the innovative CEO and co-founder of Glass Canvas, the creators of Tilma. In their work to aid churches and ministries in unlocking their full potential, Jason … [Read more...] about Tilma: 3 Minutes with Jason Jensen