I overheard my four year old singing a familiar song the other day . . . This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine . . . It warmed my heart. He really does let his light shine. We all have that ability in us. It is said that: A Good Deed Brightens a dark world Such a simple truth. But we forget in all our busyness to think about and do "good deeds". And when I say "we" . . . I … [Read more...] about The Good Deed Wake Up Call (and 7 ways you can brighten the world today)
Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 3
Are you on Pinterest? If so, check out and follow the board Catholic Social Media Influencers ! Alicia Schonhardt from Sweeping Up Joy “I lost almost three years of mothering. I’m not bitter. I’m not complaining. It’s just how life worked out. From the morning in January of 2013 when Cee woke up and couldn’t walk… everything, everything changed. No warning. No notice. Just the … [Read more...] about Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 3
Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 2
Catholic Social Media Influencers is a group I created and manage on Facebook. This amazing community of both men and women write, own businesses, create products and truly embrace God's will in their lives. Each of them inspire, educate and genuinely care for their readers. I encourage you to visit their websites, follow them on social media and consider how they can help your faith … [Read more...] about Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 2
Dear Beautiful Girl Trying to Find Yourself
This post contains affiliate links with several businesses. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Several other companies and websites allow me to earn a commission when you purchase through the links in my posts. When I was young, I didn't fit in with the the other girls. Even though we had similar interests. Even though we were in the same grade, on the same team and … [Read more...] about Dear Beautiful Girl Trying to Find Yourself
Good Friday: A Runner’s Perspective
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world. Jesus was fully human. In prayer, I always go to Jesus as my Lord, my Good Shepherd, and my Savior. It is not often that I contemplate on His humanity. But a few weeks ago, when the Gospel recounted Jesus' weeping at Lazarus' tomb, I really began to think about Jesus in His humanness. When I heard … [Read more...] about Good Friday: A Runner’s Perspective
Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 1
Social Media is impacting our culture and history in a way that is undeniable . . . and fast. If you look at the effect social media has on people of all ages, it can be quite unsettling. As an adult, studies show the use of certain platforms effect general happiness. For example: A New, More Rigorous Study Confirms: The More You Use Facebook, the Worse You Feel For the youth: The American … [Read more...] about Catholic Social Media Influencers: Volume 1
