Eyes Wide Open: Prayer and Contemplation

Prayer

I have no idea how or why we were taught to close our eyes for prayer. Does anyone know the history of it? I tried Google-ing it but only a few things with substance came up besides 1) to block out distractions, and 2) to follow suit with the people around you. I did come [...]

Sunday Morning Church: Accept No Substitutes

Candles Church

[Picture via Heidi Hilkert on Pinterest.] I didn’t make it to church this morning. I had every good intention last night, and planned out the morning as I lay in bed so I could squeeze in a shower and smell nice, the babies would eat breakfast and take a nap beforehand. I know, I know, [...]

Small Things: Being Faithful in Them

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My days have been reduced to very small and ordinary things. This is actually good sometimes because I truly lack the brain cells necessary to articulate even the easiest thoughts (I know I harp on my shortage in brain cells but it’s really quite serious!). Gone are the huge papers and planning complex activities for [...]

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