Marina's Book
Spirituality
God in the Loving
February is the month in which many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, and while romantic and spousal love are important to celebrate, it made me think about love more widely...
Discernment
Talking Through Discernment
Many of us find it helpful to talk through an idea with another person when we are trying to make a decision or process the meaning of something significant...
Reflections
Storing Up Advent Consolations
It’s Advent, and the season is full of expectation and hope. I love the regular appearances of light on the streets in the darkness. Light is consoling, and there...
Discernment
Apple Picking and Discernment
Each year my family and I enjoy going apple picking together here in New England. Yes, I know that I could just as easily buy these apples at the...
Something to Think About
Jesus’ To-Do List
On my phone, I keep reminder lists. I use them to keep track of nearly everything in my life, such as tasks for my job as a professor, food...
Spiritual Exercises
Freedom and the Principle and Foundation
When I was a child, I loved school, but even more, I looked forward to the start of summer vacation. As a teacher, I have been lucky enough to...