Angels, the Original Guardians of the Galaxy
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day, be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide....
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Abby Thomas
- Nov 26
- 2 min
Jesus, King of My Life
Today, the church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King. Pope Pius XI instituted...
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Leah Brix
- Nov 19
- 3 min
Thanksgiving Turkey and the Eucharist
It was 6:00 on a frigid January morning that my phone rang. I coughed quick to help clear away my morning voice, but failed and croaked...
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Abby Thomas
- Nov 12
- 2 min
Suffering, A Kiss from Jesus
As a young girl, I suffered from migraines. My mom often got a call from the school nurse telling her I was in the office lying down with...
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Leah Brix
- Nov 5
- 3 min
Of Newborns, Sleepless Nights and the Poor Souls
I mindlessly scrolled through Facebook on Thursday evening. I was exhausted from another full day of transitioning into a family of 10....
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 29
- 2 min
The Napless Road to Sanctification
This past week my teething daughter has struggled during nap time. The pain of her cutting teeth prohibited normal-length naps. I spent a...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 22
- 4 min
To Give Up Our Identity
Budgeting has been on the minds of many of us lately. With the cost of daily living rising astronomically recently, most of us have to...
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 15
- 3 min
The Prodigal Son
Dear readers, the words below are taken from a post written a few years ago when we were writing about parables. I wanted to share them...
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Leah Brix
- Oct 8
- 2 min
To Let Yourself Be Loved
The identity of being a daughter just may be the hardest one for us to accept.
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Abby Thomas
- Oct 1
- 2 min
The Imperfect Story of a Knitted Potholder
Dear wife and mother, Have you ever wondered how in the world did I get here? Like me, have you been pondering your past life experiences...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 24
- 2 min
Mama Bear in Battle Array
Growing up on a dairy farm, experiencing the miracle of life was common. Those baby calves lived a life of luxury as we tended to their...
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Abby Thomas
- Sep 17
- 2 min
Motherhood is a Battlefield
As a little girl, I envisioned motherhood. I had a little doll named Kate that I cared for with my whole being. There are photos of my...
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Leah Brix
- Sep 10
- 4 min
Reckless Love
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her… So husbands ought to love their own wives as their...
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Abby Thomas
- Sep 3
- 2 min
From Fear to Perfect Love
If you have been following along for the last few posts in our marriage series, you will find a common theme: God places your spouse into...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 27
- 6 min
14 Years of Marriage on Display
I have been blogging here for a while now and feel that I have poured my heart out to you and have become your close friend. So please...
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Abby Thomas
- Aug 20
- 3 min
Interview with Abby's Husband
It was my honor to interview one of the most supportive men behind our blog. He has read every one of our posts since the beginning,...
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Leah Brix
- Aug 13
- 6 min
10 Tips For a Thriving Marriage
“Marriage is to help married people sanctify themselves and others. For this reason, they receive a special grace in the sacrament which...
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Abby Thomas
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Connective Glue
It has been four years since my husband and I went on our first date. The last four years have been a whirlwind of maturity and change...
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Leah Brix
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Misery in Marriage
There I was, cruising down the highway on a gorgeous July afternoon a few weeks ago. I was heading home from running a few errands and...
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Abby Thomas
- Jul 23
- 3 min
My Favorite Love Story
I would like to tell you about one of my favorite love stories. I have had quite a dating history. There was a season when I felt like I...
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