The Simple Secret to Single-Minded Peace

Posted 10:28 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Faith.

Do you know Jean-Pierre de Caussade? If not, let me introduce you! He was a French Jesuit who lived from 1675-1751.  His…

Enjoy a Mini Vacation at the Beach

Posted 11:43 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Faith.

Is anything more meditative than standing at the edge of the mighty ocean to absorb its ageless, limitless expanse? To imagine that…

Advent: Thanking God Ahead of Time

Posted 7:26 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Justice, Love.

My pastor said today that Advent is a time of gratitude “for the gift to come.” “Thank God ahead of time” is…

On Angels’ Wings

Posted 8:00 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Beatitudes, Faith.

A big welcome to Rebekah Domer, whom I’ve invited to be “guest blogger” this week. Rebekah shares a poignant story of how unimaginable grief…

How to Hang Out with God

Posted 9:41 am by Rose Folsom & filed under Beatitudes, Faith.

Here’s my Lenten lesson so far: I am totally dependent on God to make any change in thought or behavior at all….

Your Closest Moment?

Posted 2:51 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Faith, Love.

An accountability buddy is a must-have when you want to build a new habit or keep an old commitment fresh. Especially for…

God vs. Godzilla

Posted 10:22 am by Rose Folsom & filed under Commandments, Justice.

Fear is the enemy of virtue. Some fear is useful — keeping ahead of a grizzly bear or a tsunami helps us survive. But…

Keep Trying!

Posted 4:39 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Courage.

Since Divine Mercy Sunday last week, I’ve been buzzing with a desire to receive more mercy, be more forgiving (of myself and others), and…