In 2004 I went on a Youth in Action trip to Redford, Michigan. We were canvassing the neighborhood in our 15-passenger van when we pulled up to a new street with fresh doors to...
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Sister Mallory McNamara
Articles by Sister Mallory McNamara
The Thief of Joy
Comparison is the thief of joy. We’ve all heard this before and if, like me, you’re guilty of comparing yourself to others, here is something else I hope you’ve heard: STOP...
Meet Courage
Today's article is part of our summer series, "Be of Good Courage." Hi there! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Courage. You may be very familiar with me, or we might only be...
Mind the Gap
Have you ever taken a train ride? If you have, then you've probably seen the words on the ground in front of the tracks that say, “Mind the Gap.” This visual (and sometimes...
Keep Smiling Under Your Mask
Is anyone else still trying to smile at people through their mask? It has been a full year and I still can’t help myself. When I walk into the grocery store, I say hello...
Lessons From 2020: The World Stops, but God Still Moves
Ah, 2020. The year no one was sad to leave behind. There are many defining qualities of 2020 as well as lessons it has taught me. Here are two of those lessons that I have...
Where Is the Love?
If you, like me, are a millennial (or have millennial children), you might remember the song "Where is the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas. This song was written in 2003 in response...
Seasons
We’ve made it to fall. A new season. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting cooler, and pumpkin everything is in every store everywhere. I enjoy the end of summer...
House or Home?
I love home renovation shows. It’s fun to see an out-of-date house stripped to its studs and built back up with shiny new appliances, modern furniture, and fresh paint. I love to...
Melodies with Meaning: I Am Yours
Here's the next installment of "Melodies with Meaning," where our columnists tell you about some of their favorite spiritual songs. Today, we're hearing from Sister Mallory. God...