by Laura Sandretti | May 3, 2024 | Obedience
In January I applied to be an adjunct professor of biblical studies in a medium security correctional institute. However, a leadership transition at the university that oversees the prison program meant my application was delayed. When we moved, I had lots of time to...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 19, 2024 | Faith in the Storm
When my husband and I agreed he should take a new job two and a half hours away but keep our home in Milwaukee, too, I kept hearing a repeated Spirit-inspired-whisper: “Do today.” When I caught myself worrying about how I’d manage two houses long term, I’d get...
by Laura Sandretti | Apr 4, 2024 | Faith in the Everyday
Lent was a bust this year. I tried giving up sweets, but it didn’t take (see my previous post for details). I tried spending more time with God using the Lectio 365 app but was inconsistent with that, as well. However, while lamenting about how I’d missed Lent...
by Laura Sandretti | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
“We are the beloved. We are intimately loved long before our parents, teachers, spouses, children, and friends loved or wounded us. That’s the truth of our lives. That’s the truth I want you to claim for yourself. That’s the truth spoken by the voice that says, ‘You...
by Laura Sandretti | Jan 19, 2024 | Anger
I rolled my eyes after finishing Chapman’s book on anger. He equated ones’ ability to control their anger with their level of spiritual maturity. He also said, “Our anger is at the very heart of who we are. Tell me what you are angry about, and I will tell you what is...