Do It Again. Developing Spiritual Endurance
“Rangers! Get back here. Do it again.” It was not even 6 AM and we had already been going for well over an hour. I had just dove headfirst into…
These blog posts are written by contributors to the blog, aka they are the only ones not written by the core team here at Beautiful Depths which includes Samantha, Kaylee and myself (Josie). They are special features on people living out the faith. Each of them opens up their souls by reflecting on an aspect of their life where they grew closer to Christ. These are some of my favorite posts as it really shows the lessons each of us can learn from each other when we actively pursue holiness in our lives. Be sure to contact us if you’d like to share your story!
“Rangers! Get back here. Do it again.” It was not even 6 AM and we had already been going for well over an hour. I had just dove headfirst into…
In 2016, I was a student in a rigorous graduate school program and early-morning running was my main form of stress relief. I always took general precautions—like wearing bright colors…
I can tell you every detail from that morning: the tears my mom didn't bother trying to wipe away, the strength in my dad's arms as he hugged me, and…
As the seasons of Advent and Christmas approach, an innocuous question we like to ask children is, “What do you want?” They’ll respond enthusiastically as they talk about a new…
"Jesus loves you." It’s a phrase many of us have been told so often that it’s practically lost its meaning. I’ve been through my share of ups and downs, joys…
What’s the point of it all? It’s a question many of us ponder throughout our lives. What’s the end goal? What is it that we desire and how do we…
WHAT I LEARNED FROM THE VISITATION “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted…
HOW CHRIST CALLED ME TO LOVE UNTIL IT HURTS A few weeks ago, I shaved my head bald. I initially planned on only donating the minimum eight inches of hair…
WHAT IS GOD THROWING YOUR WAY? In September 2015, I married the love of my life, Jonathan. Two days later, I moved across the country, away from the Florida town…
HOW TO LOVE IN EVERY VOCATION by Father Joseph Kuhlman “Man cannot fully find himself, except through a sincere gift of himself.”Gaudium et Spes 24 This was one of St.…