Stubbornness and grace
“Margaret, I didn’t know you were a runner.” “Oh, I’m not, not really” I said this the day after running my 19th half-marathon, and immediately sensed how ridiculous I sounded. […]
grace
Ready to be blessed
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. For behold, all generations
Ready to Run to God’s arms
We are asked throughout Advent to stay ready. For the next few weeks I invite you to reflect with me on the many forms of readiness. I had no business
The fragrance of grace
It was nearing midnight and the groom was at the grill, slight perspiration developing above his still-fastened tie. We sat around the fire pit, abandoned by the other wedding guests,
A funny place for grace
One of the most exhausting elements of this recent flare-up of my chronic illness is that I am constantly imagining ways that I will improve. It could be diet or rest