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Life on Purpose Learning to listen for God’s voice through prayer

by Oct 2, 2016
Time spent in prayer listening for the voice of God grants guidance and spiritual nourishment.

Life on Purpose Inspiration in the silence of the night

by Sep 18, 2016
The silent darkness of the middle of the night can be the best time to not only speak to God but to hear him speak to you too.

Life on PurposeTrust gets us from here to there

by Sep 4, 2016
Trust in our kids, ourselves and God gets us through the most tumultuous storms of life.

Life on PurposeHow the gift of compassion transforms the lives of others

by Aug 21, 2016
When grief threatens to overwhelm our lives, compassion for others is a blessing for all.

Life on PurposeHow I spent my summer vacation: Our cross-country pilgrimage of mercy

by Aug 7, 2016
Pope Francis' call to spend a year reflecting on the Mercy of God inspires a month-long cross-country trip to pray for and with others along the way.

Life on PurposeReconciliation and forgiveness of an earthly father through the Heavenly Father’s love

by Jun 19, 2016
Years of separation and rejection between a father and a daughter were washed away by their shared faith and trust in God.

Contemplations on the true meaning of Memorial Day lead to a journey of mercy

by Jun 5, 2016
Reflections on the meaning of Memorial Day lead to a pilgrimage of mercy with the hope that compassion and kindness will help heal our nation.

Life on PurposeInvictus Games remind us that spiritual strength conquers despair

by May 22, 2016
The Invictus Games, dedicated to athletes with disabilities, reminds us that despite our struggles we are invincible with God's help.

A daughter’s reflection on her first Mother’s Day without Mom

by May 8, 2016
Reflecting on the pain of losing Mom, we learn that hope for the future consoles us and gives us the strength to live our lives well.

Life on PurposeSeeing Easter through the eyes of a broken-hearted mother

by Mar 27, 2016
It takes the broken heart of a mother to remind us of the depth of pain and grief and just how much our indifference can cost.