I’d like to tell you a story today about a man I know who is deeply joyful. His name is John and he lives in a rural village in Ghana, West Africa. When I came to his home, he didn’t own a shirt for his own back, but he bought me a Coke with the… Continue reading 7 Secrets to a Joy-Filled Life
Category: Spiritua Disciplines
What I’ve Learned From My Grandmother About Aging Well
She sat with her hands folded quietly in her lap, smiling and laughing at the children, interjecting in conversation with her quick wit and often humorous remarks. I took a long look at this beautiful woman who has lived almost triple my lifetime. This is my 94 year old grandmother, Anna Mary. I have learned… Continue reading What I’ve Learned From My Grandmother About Aging Well
Why You Should Plan a Spiritual Retreat
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.” – Albert Camus I sat in the quiet of a simple room in the Madonna House in Washington, D.C. looking out the window with Bible and journal in hand, pen poised and ready. I was alone. As a mother of… Continue reading Why You Should Plan a Spiritual Retreat