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By Sarah Damm   I quietly lay there, waiting to see my baby’s heartbeat on the ultrasound screen. The technician, very compassionately and professionally, informed me that there was not one [...]

By Sarah Damm   Have you ever been asked the question, “Are you a ‘Mary’ or a ‘Martha’?” It’s a loaded question, isn’t it? How are we even supposed to answer it? As women, many of us [...]

By Sarah Damm   On a particular day in April, cool and sunny and not requiring a jacket, I picked up my kids from school. As I walked across the city street to the school, something caught [...]

By Sarah Damm     It is just an ordinary night. Although I am young and small, I am learning how to tend sheep. I’m even in charge of two small lambs. The stars are shining brightly, [...]

By Sarah Damm   Over the last three Sundays of December, we have heard the promises of Christ’s coming. We have been encouraged to “not become drowsy from … the anxieties of daily life” [...]

By Sarah Damm If I had to guess the calendar date based on my favorite store’s décor, I would get it wrong. Fall pumpkins, cornucopias, and leafy garlands are nowhere to be found. Only [...]

By Sarah Damm   “Lord, teach us to pray …” (Luke 11:1) For most of my life, The Lord’s Prayer has not been my favorite. And I am not sure why. After all, this is the prayer Jesus taught us! [...]

By Sarah Damm     “Close your eyes after Holy Communion,” Father Andrew instructed. “Let yourself feel the loving embrace of Jesus.”   The time after Holy Communion is powerful, [...]

By Sarah Damm   Opening my inbox, I saw the email waiting for me. I knew what it would entail, before I even read it. Your deadline is approaching. Please submit your article ASAP. Panic set [...]

By Sarah Damm   For much of my life, I considered myself to be fairly insignificant. As a young girl, I was shy, quiet, and often picked last for kickball games. Growing up, I was a good [...]