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To the Mom on the Other Side of the Door

Recently, outside of a closed bathroom door, I became keenly aware of something. Arms extended up the trim, leaning forward, I was talking with my daughter when it occurred to me, “I seem to be in this position a lot lately.” If I remember clearly, the conversation that morning was about an earring issue because…

Stop Dragging Stuff Out of the Tomb

Holy Week is so interesting. I don’t mean to sound cheesy, but as someone who did not have a liturgical church upbringing, I find the traditions of this week fascinating to learn as an adult. For example, my husband was raised in a Lutheran Church and speaks affectionately about the tradition and intentionality around Palm…

The Blessing of Taking a Closer Look at Holy Week

I love Holy Week. And, somehow, I think I love it more because I didn’t grow up in church. Until I became a Christian at sixteen, Easter was simply the fun of a new dress, searching for my basket, and gathering eggs at my grandmother’s house. And, even though it wasn’t exactly Jesus-adjacent, I appreciate…