In case you were still thinking Trump was some kind of savior, I would just like to point out to you that he is actively trying to overturn a vote that has been proven fair. For all of the times you have advocated how amazing America is, your man is actively attempting to destroy everything... Continue Reading →
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the Vulnerable and the Lowly, and the USA, Thank You!
Happy feast day of the Immaculate Conception! Today is the feast of Mary as the patroness of the USA, and the feast of her sinlessness. It's a beautiful feast for a million reasons, but it is specifically special for me because of what I have learned about her this year, and how I have seen... Continue Reading →
Giving Tuesday: Feed the Hungry with Clement Waters
In the midst of the scariest part of the pandemic, when it was hard to get access to food, and there were rumors that it was only going to get worse, Joy Ellsworth and her non-profit Clement Waters redoubled their efforts to plant gardens around Kansas City that would feed those who live here throughout... Continue Reading →
Dear Trump Supporters, Part II
Dear Trump Supporters, I am so, so angry at you. Like so angry I would like to stand on a pedestal and scream unkind things at you. Why? Because I am scared out of my mind of what is happening in our country right now. The President fired the secretary of defense right after he... Continue Reading →
A Letter to Trump Supporters
Dear Trump Supporters, For the last several days, I have waited to write a post. Maybe part of me was afraid, but mostly, I wanted to be respectful of your feelings, knowing the intense amount of fear and stress so many of you were feeling. As the counting draws to a close, and certifications begin,... Continue Reading →
Stay in the Fight
Tonight, I am struggling to find the words to say, again. As this election season comes to a close, I feel sadness that this is where we are, and fear that by the end of the week we will be in a war. Donald Trump and his followers are fighting to keep as many people... Continue Reading →
Here’s the Deal: Biden vs Trump
For the last few days, I have been writing about abortion and Biden’s stance as well as defending those who disagree with the pro-life movement. Today, though, I wanted to talk about making the decision between Trump and Biden Here’s the deal. Biden’s way of living out his pro-life beliefs do not resonate with most... Continue Reading →
The Power of a Peaceful Leader: The Fly and the Fruit
"Blessed are the Peacemakers." First of all, can I just say, it was so nice to have a debate so chill that all anyone is talking about is THE FLY?!? Man I needed to wake up for one day and read a thousand jokes about that funny moment in the debate after what happened last... Continue Reading →
Pray for Trump
Lord, have mercy on them. Many of my followers are angry and hurt by the way Trump has handled the coronavirus. So am I. My sense of justice and irony in storytelling is making this particular information extremely difficult to process. If this were in a movie or a book, it would be perfect. But... Continue Reading →
How to Fast: God’s Way
Isaiah 58 changed my life and understanding of what God wants from His people. It begins with God telling Isaiah to tell His people to “Cry our full-throated and unsparingly...tell them their wickedness and the House of Jacob their sins.” He is not mincing words here. They listen, they cry out and ask Him, “Why... Continue Reading →