This is a guest post today for my friend Karina Allen, who blogs over at For His Name and His Renown, and who you may recognize as one of the writers for (in)Courage. Many thanks to Karina for asking me to be a part of her 31 Days Writing Challenge! Please check out Karina's lovely blog today ... Read More about God Writes Straight with Crooked Lines
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Episode 15: Social Media and the New Evangelization
Sr. Tracey Dugas was a delightful guest for this episode. She speaks clearly and with conviction, with a charity and cheerfulness that is a pleasure to listen to. I enjoyed every minute of our conversation about social media's place in the New Evangelization, and I think you will, ... Read More about Episode 15: Social Media and the New Evangelization
Are you doing what {you think you’re} supposed to be doing?
For some reason, I've had the pleasure of running into a good number of readers and podcast/radio listeners lately around town. It's been unexpected, fun, and incredibly affirming that people are actually reading and listening to all of this! {Shout outs to Jenna, Katherine, Louise, Donna, ... Read More about Are you doing what {you think you’re} supposed to be doing?
Homeschool update
I've had lots of people ask me lately how homeschooling is going. The short answer is that it's going really well. Faith is soaking up things like a little sponge so far. I didn't realize how much she knew already, to be honest. It's been a joy to be her teacher. I really like ... Read More about Homeschool update
Saints were people too
It had been a hard day. I had been fighting deep discouragement all day about some things going on in my life. And on that weathered old adoration chapel kneeler that had held up so many saints and sinners before me, I poured out my heart to Christ. I spent the first part of my prayer ... Read More about Saints were people too
5 Tips for Suffering Like a Saint
The lives of the saints are always a go-to for me when I'm going through seasons of suffering. They are the heroes and heroines I look up to. I am no saint myself, nor an expert on how to suffer like one, but I've picked up some spiritual tips from the saints over the years that have helped me ... Read More about 5 Tips for Suffering Like a Saint
My inspiration
This image of Pope St. John Paul II by Thomas Blackshear sits on the podcasting desk at the studio where I record. I saw this picture for the first time when I arrived at the studio for my first podcasting training session. I thought to myself, "If he can pick up all of this new technology, then ... Read More about My inspiration
Episode 14: Our Friends the Saints
My cutie-pie Texan friend Amanda Perales joined me for this episode, where we talk about the treasure trove of practical wisdom and inspiration that are the saints! Amanda is a Catholic wife and mother of two little boys, and she blogs (often about saints) at Erring on the Side of Love. We start ... Read More about Episode 14: Our Friends the Saints
All the humble happenings
Today was the magical first day of Fall here in south Louisiana. It's the day when you open the front door to go get the paper and are surprised and delighted by cool, crystal-clear air instead of muggy heat. Everything looks more beautiful on this day. Everything feels more hopeful. We ... Read More about All the humble happenings