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“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, time’s up!” These nagging words were followed by an aggressive shoulder tap from...
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Abby Thomas
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Hosanna Through Donkey Ears
My back was killing me. It felt like I was carrying the weight of the world. My legs were tired. I was unsure of how long I could...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Introduction to Discovery Prayer
Two weeks ago, I shared St. Teresa of Avila’s formula for contemplative prayer. Her 5-step process is a perfect guide for learning how...
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Abby Thomas
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Pray Hardest when it’s Hardest to Pray
We have a sign in our basements that reads “Pray Hardest when it’s Hardest to Pray.” When my father-in-law gifted us this sign I thought...
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Leah Brix
- Mar 5
- 3 min
St. Teresa of Avila's Guide to Personal Prayer
For some people, mental prayer is a breeze. For others, it is an overwhelming, mysterious prayer practice that is way out of their...
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Abby Thomas
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Lord, Teach us how to Pray
As a twenty-two-year-old, I stood in front of a confirmation class and gave the most moving talk about prayer….or so I thought. I hit all...
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Leah Brix
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
Momento Mori
In the Kingdom of the Eternal Vast Provinces number three All sights set on Jerusalem the Heavenly City. Residents of the earthly realm...
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Abby Thomas
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
A Path to Eternal Rest
For over a year, I have been a part of a small group that has really transformed my heart and prayer. The three of us women have become...
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Abby Thomas
- Jun 19, 2022
- 3 min
Summer and Steadfast Prayer
The transition into summer vacation was a breeze…or so I thought. This is the first school year that I am returning to the exact same...
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Leah Brix
- Jun 11, 2022
- 3 min
Surrounding Yourself with Prayer Warriors
"Ding!" I open up the ol' flip phone to see a text from one of my sisters, asking if anyone of us was interested in 3 goats. She had a...
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Leah Brix
- May 15, 2022
- 3 min
The Scapular
Yank- “OUCH!” I got rope burn on my neck for the billionth time. I have been in the habit of wearing a brown scapular around my neck...
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