god forever tries

We’ve been doing a lot of anti-racist work here and I thought it was time to take a step back and talk about implicit bias and a way forward. But first, let's talk about smog. I live in Phoenix, a place people travel to for guaranteed sun and fresh air. Except that in the winter,… Continue reading the smog we breathe

On days like today, it is hard to be Catholic. Today, the Vatican’s Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith (a body whose purpose is to promote and safeguard the faith) answered a question we have all been wondering about. They proclaimed that Roman Catholic Priests are not allowed to bless same-sex unions. Admittedly, this… Continue reading hiding in the church

After years of attempting to “stay on my path” towards God while over-thinking every big decision, I am ready for a new metaphor. The more I know about God and free will and love and sorrow, the less I am willing to believe that there is one single plan for me (or you or anybody… Continue reading map to god

When the children were younger, the daily task I would have hired out was the dreaded diaper change. Those boys wriggled themselves right off of changing tables, causing me to drop to my knees multiple times a day, child spread out in front of me, diaper and wipes at the ready. It was in one… Continue reading the diaper change

This stop on the anti-racist journey is courtesy of Jemar Tisby’s suggestion in his book, How To Fight Racism. Tisby asks that we reflect on our racial autobiography, creating a personal account of events that highlight what it means to belong to the race we call ours. Pen at the ready, I realized the difficulty… Continue reading cover your head

Shall we begin on our Lenten anti-racist journey? Steps 1-50 billion: Listen to the stories of Black people in America. What is most important here is that you LISTEN without talking or asking or questioning or challenging. Just listen. Don't even ask your "black friend," because if you've made it this far and they haven't… Continue reading steps toward equity

Lent.A season whenskipping chocolateor coffeemakes you holy. Except it doesn’t even though we like to pretend that it does. We are a society of doers who want something to show for our sacrifices. We want weight loss or better health. We want clearer minds or increased knowledge. We want to get to the end of… Continue reading chocolate and coffee and lent

These days, my planner is empty. It used to be full. As a Software Engineer, every bullet point had purpose. My days mattered because I loved what I was creating, and also, in truth, because I was getting paid. As a Stay at Home Mom with littles, my lists were filled with tasks that were… Continue reading planning days

A few nights ago my sister and I were talking about how there is truth in almost everything, even some conspiracy theories. This teeny tiny bit of truth is what makes them believable. For example, do I trust vaccine technology? Yes.Do I also understand why some people may be concerned about getting the vaccine? Yes.… Continue reading you do you

When I was a child, I prayed one consistent prayer. I knew, even then, that the most important thing I could do in life was to be like Jesus for others, and so I prayed that Jesus would help me be the kind of person who reflects his love. Even as a child, I must… Continue reading mary and the moon