In You Are Enough: What Women of the Bible Teach You About Your Mission and Worth, author Danielle Bean helped me trust the goodness of God through the struggles and victories of fascinating Old Testament women. She writes, It can be frightening to throw ourselves at God’s feet and trust in him, […]
Review: Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life
This calm, joyful book, Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life, celebrates the fruits of the Holy Spirit with Deanna Bartalini’s thoughts and experiences, beautiful Scriptures, and meditations. With all its simplicity, the book engages the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit to inspire and empower anyone who seek the gifts […]
Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family
Around the Year with the von Trapp Family by Maria Augusta von Trapp is surprisingly upbeat and joyful, especially when we recall that The Sound of Music ends with the von Trapp troupe fleeing their beloved Austria. The 1965 American musical drama ends by highlighting the danger the family averted by escaping with only what […]
10 Promises of Jesus
The subtitle of 10 Promises of Jesus by Marge Fenelon, Scripture Reflections about Suffering and Joy, reflects only a part of what the book has to offer. It doesn’t tell you about the beautiful stories Marge collected from those who have suffered some of the most difficult tragedies you can […]
Review of “Charlotte’s Honor” by Ellen Gable
I eagerly awaited the second installment of this trilogy. I so enjoyed the first of book, Julia’s Gifts, that I couldn’t imagine Ellen Gable would be able to top book number one. I should have known better. Ellen Gable is so extremely talented that she never fails to entertain and […]
In the School of the Holy Spirit
Are you pursuing a plan for holiness? In his book In the School of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Jacques Philippe writes, “Holiness is not a program for life, but something obtained from God. We all have the power to become holy, simply because God lets himself be won over by the […]
CWG Book Blast! “Secrets: Visible & Invisible,” an anthology!
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring “Secrets: Visible & Invisible,” featuring short stories by seven Catholic authors. It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! Seven stories. Seven+ secrets. Bet you won’t be able to keep Secrets to yourself! Summary: Secrets: Visible and Invisible is a collection of short […]
Tony Agnesi: Thanks, CWG
In 2015, Tony Agnesi interviewed me for his podcast, Finding God’s Grace, about my first video presentation on Sharing Your Faith Story for the online Catholic Conference for Moms. With his new book, A Storytellers Guide to a Grace-Filled Life: 70 Plus Stories and Reflections of God’s Grace, I reversed our roles […]
Seeking Jesus – An Interview with Julie Davis
“Down in my bones, my deepest need is to know Jesus better.” Thus Julie Davis opens her second book, Seeking Jesus in Everyday Life: Prayers and Reflections for Getting Closer. I’ve been a fan of Julie Davis since she autographed her first book, Happy Catholic, for me five years ago. […]
The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch, by T.M. Gaouette
At age ten, Benedict carries massive chips on both shoulders. Having passed from bad foster homes to worse, he dreads the uncertainty of new surroundings and new rules. When he arrives at The Sunshine Ranch, he doubts the sincerity of his new foster parents, David and Martha Credence and […]