The definition of theme is “the subject of a talk, piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic…”

Almost four years ago, I wrote about my surgeon who I believe saved my life when I was going through my breast cancer battle…

As I notice the change in daylight and how quickly night falls, I pray my own Christ-light can become a beacon for others...

Take a look at this map. Maybe you’ve seen it before. Or maybe you’re like me, and the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress is intriguing you…

Several years ago, I spent a bit of time listening to testimonials of converts to Catholicism…

Twenty years ago almost to the minute, my son Peyton was born. It was a tremendous day packed with excitement, hope, overwhelming love, and a dash of fear…

In preparing for this week's writing, I kind of wanted to ask for a pass. I have been struggling with embracing my faith…

With my brother’s recent health issues, I have been pretty emotional, and grateful to all of you for your prayers…

It’s been a while since I’ve been asked to tell a bedtime story…

For the past few summers, we have had our own Animal Planet episode materializing on our front porch…

Lately, I've felt like my cup is empty. I have so many things to be thankful for, but I have been feeling just blah…

A few weeks ago when I wrote my Faith Friday I included pictures of images with captions for inspiration…

My mom was a great storyteller. She would entertain us six children with stories about her childhood growing up in Madison, Wisconsin…

Several headlines recently caught my eye. They were on separate occasions, over the course of several months, but on a similar topic: the science of happiness…

I remember how my parents told me that no matter what happened in life they would be there for me. They would help me, guide me, pick me up, scold me, whatever needed to be done because they loved me, and they did…

Well, I am now the proud parent of a high school graduate. I have to say I wasn't sure how I felt about it until this week…

It has been a long couple weeks since Christmas break. It seems like everything is just spiraling out of control. Usually when this happens in my life, I spiral right with it. It is so easy to get caught up in the chaos and add fuel to the raging fire…

Over the years, I have been inspired by people willing to share their faith testimonies. In a sense, these people are sharing their own story, their autobiography, of their faith…

One week ago I started my 7th year of teaching at St. Mary's School. I teach English, so it seems obvious that I would read with my students. With all of my junior high classes, I read "We Don't Eat our Classmates" by Ryan T. Higgins. This is a children's book that has an awesome message for all ages…

We are all new kids on the block…