As Thanksgiving arrives, many of us feel the familiar pull toward gratitude—toward naming blessings, gathering with loved ones, and pausing long enough to say thank you for the goodness in our lives. In certain seasons, that comes easily. Beauty rises to the surface. Life feels simple. Gratitude flows almost naturally. But there are other seasons—equally real, equally … Continue reading When Gratitude is Hard
We talk about love a lot on the Infinitely Precious Podcast—and I know I return to the theme often. But some experiences ask us to see love again, to feel it more deeply, to remember that it is far more than sentiment or emotion. Recently, I had one of those moments. Almost two weeks ago, I … Continue reading Love, the Fabric of the Universe
Each year, as the seasons turn and October gives way to November, we come upon a day in the Christian calendar that holds a special tenderness for me — All Saints Day. It’s a day of remembrance and gratitude, when we honor those who have come before us: the ones whose lives shaped our faith, our … Continue reading Remembering the Saints
Each day offers us countless opportunities to encounter the sacred—if only we have the eyes to see and the heart to notice. Too often, we assume that holiness is reserved for mountaintop moments, silent retreats, or the stillness of a chapel. But what if the sacred is right where we are, hidden in plain sight, … Continue reading The Sacred Ordinary
In the ever-blurring space between public and private life, many of us find ourselves wondering: How much is too much to share? What is sacred enough to protect? In a world that encourages constant expression and performance, the challenge of authentic yet discerning living grows more complex by the day. This week, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Curating a Life
Each of us carries wounds within us—some visible, many not. They are the quiet echoes of pain, disappointment, or loss that have shaped our lives in ways we often don’t realize. These emotional and spiritual wounds are not signs of weakness; they are part of what makes us human. Yet, when they go unacknowledged, they … Continue reading The Wounds We Carry
Each of us is walking a path. It may be shaped by family, community, culture, or personal choice, but we all follow a way that carries us through life. For me, that path has long been mothered and guided by Jesus. I think of it not only as a belief but as a lived way … Continue reading Paths We Follow
Violence is everywhere. It seems to press in from all sides—on the news, in our neighborhoods, in our rhetoric, even in our faith communities. When I look around, I see not only physical violence—wars, shootings, domestic abuse, political assassinations—but also the quieter, insidious kinds that are harder to name and often easier to excuse. Violence … Continue reading Beyond Weapons: The Many Faces of Violence
We all know what it feels like when our buttons get pushed. An irritating email lands in our inbox, someone cuts us off in traffic, or a family member says something that touches a tender spot. In those moments, our instinct is often to react—to blurt out the first thought that comes to mind, to … Continue reading Beyond Pushing Buttons: Moving from Reactivity to Response
Recently, life has brought a convergence of challenges into my world—perhaps it has in yours, too. In times like these, I’ve been thinking about an old saying: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” But I’ve come to realize that “toughness” isn’t always what gets us through. In fact, it can sometimes feel like a … Continue reading Welcoming the Storm: Practicing Presence in Challenging Times
