A smell, a taste, a melody, or a forgotten texture can suddenly collapse the distance between past and present. Inspired by Marcel Proust and the idea of the “Madeleine de Proust,” this post reflects on how memory always lives within us, not to hold us back, but to remind us how deeply we have lived and been shaped by time.
Have you ever seen a place so wonderful that you rush right in, hoping its beauty will fill you from the inside out? I hope you find something this week … Continue reading Sammygram
The Ascension did not end with clarity, but with instructions to wait. In that space between what was and what comes next, we are invited to resist the urge to rush ahead and instead learn to recognize Christ’s presence in the stillness by living in each moment.
We often believe God will never give us more than we can handle—but what if the real lesson is learning we were never meant to carry it alone?
Rainbows draw us out of distraction and into wonder. What if we are not meant to chase them, but to live inside their light?
He is risen! Let every creature rejoice and every heart give thanks, for the Lord has conquered death and filled the world with new light! After carefully arranging the best … Continue reading Christ is Risen! Now what?
At the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple veil tore from top to bottom, signifying the end of separation between humanity and God. This reflection explores what the torn veil means for grace, access, and how we still rebuild barriers God has already destroyed.
Last weekend, Sammy and I hiked from Sainte Croix to La Couronne. A trail along the white cliffs that we have walked countless times. Under the blue skies, the waves … Continue reading Pulled off the Path
Crêpes or a groundhog. Which one would you choose? On February 2nd, France celebrates La Chandeleur. Officially, this day commemorates the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem, forty days after his … Continue reading La Chandeleur
Amy L. Griffin 