The right to choose a religion (or no religion) without interference by the government has been guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution since our early years as a nation.
We must stop taking our religious freedom for granted
Oh, Susanna! The poetry and pro-life power of baby names
New moms are dusting off their grandmothers’ names, but they’re threading that antique lace to red bandanna, according to the list of names that made the biggest leaps in popularity.
Clearing out clutter in my home is also freeing for my heart, soul
I have also come to realize that though this house is an excellent place for family and friends to gather, host delegations and meetings, entertain for sleepovers and graduation parties, it just has become too big for me, for my life and for my way of living in this world.
A story worth telling: Baby of the family is growing up fast
We have a sign on the wall in our house that says, “Home is where your story begins.” I hope — and pray — that all four kids will look back and say, “Yep, home was the best place to start writing my story.”
High school students offer important witness on gun issue
High school students marching for changes, calling for tighter gun laws in the United States. High school students working for changes that their elders have been unable or unwilling to bring about.
The art of slow living: When calligraphy becomes prayer
Erica Tighe was 26 when she made the leap: She would set out on her own to be a calligrapher. Full time.
A great lady who was the first lady
Along with many in this country and around the world, I mourn the loss of Barbara Bush, the former first lady who died April 17 at the age of 92. In my few and brief encounters with her, I always found her to be kind and gracious.
A few important things that I learned this Lent
It’s not about getting it right, or perfect even; rather, it’s about making forward progress on our journeys.