Life on Purpose

The true sacrifice before us for Lent is to live intentionally and practice the holy discipline of daily life — to be grateful for each day and care for those in need.

EIleen Benthal did something she's wanted to do for 40 years: march for life in Washington— with her daughter, Johanna, who says "Every life is a Gift."

It can be very tricky navigating the fine line between supporting my daughter as she struggles through daily life or taking over and doing things for her.

With all the hustle-bustle of Christmas, it's easy to lose focus on the true meaning of the holiday: God became human to be with us because he loves us.

Waiting can be hard — whether you're a kid waiting for Santa, a mother waiting for the birth of a child, or an author waiting for the publication of your first book. Reflections on the anxiety and joyful expectation of the season by Eileen Benthal.

If we take the time to look and listen, we learn that prophets are everywhere — from children struggling with serious illness to photojournalists.

Eileen Benthal on her annual Black Friday 'intercessory shopping' excursion, how it became a family tradition and why it came to an end.

The Thanksgiving holiday is a reminder that God’s blessings also can be bittersweet, but much to be grateful for nonetheless.

Every day, especially in our social-media-driven world, we face choices between doing God's will or catering to our innate need for approval.

A"back-to-the-future" journey to the town where she lived as a child, and to the church where her family worshipped, inspires Eileen Benthal to reflect on choosing the right path.