Faith Hakesley
 

I’m in a strange season of life that I don’t often hear about. It’s the moment when you find yourself holding a newborn in your arms while watching another child stand on the edge of adulthood.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ +JMJ+ Every February, our culture loudly proclaims its version of love. Hearts, chocolates, flowers, and grand romantic gestures flood the shelves and social media feeds. Somewhere along the way, love itself has become strangely distorted even among Christians. Love is often reduced to a feeling, a fleeting emotion, or a self-centered pursuit of personal happiness. Marriage is redefined as a contract of convenience (a mere piece of paper) rather than a covenant

+JMJ+ I’m into my third trimester of pregnancy with our sixth baby, and it’s safe to say this has been the most stretching season of my life (both literally and figuratively). Every pregnancy brings its own set of challenges, but this one has been especially difficult—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I’m exhausted in every sense of the word. It’s been a season of deep suffering, of uncertainty, and of navigating change. A season that has required me to come out of my

I’ve seen too many Catholics walk away from the Church over hard truths.

Once again, we’re watching a tragic and infuriating scenario play out in the news: a young male victimized by a predatory adult woman.

There’s a sad, quiet kind of brokenness that sometimes plays out in church halls, prayer groups, and ministries.

There are situations in which we genuinely want to help someone.

+JMJ+ Every June, we are surrounded by messages of affirmation and celebration tied to LGBTQ+ identities. For Catholics, this month can bring tension, not because we reject people, but because we are committed to truth. Truth is not negotiable even when it’s not considered fashionable. The Church has never changed its teaching on this not even under Pope Francis, whose words have often been misunderstood or misrepresented. His well-known phrase, “Who am I to judge?” has been

+JMJ+ If there’s one word I could use to describe the last several months, it’s surrender (followed closely by trust) . This season of my life has been marked by a lot of change. My family is full of hope and joy (and nervousness) as we anticipate the birth of our sixth child due this fall. I have navigated through grief and loss, celebrating unexpected joys, and enduring unexpected sufferings. I'm doing my best to remain steady through the trials and errors. There's also

+JMJ+ Mother’s Day can bring out a full range of emotions. For some, it’s a day of celebration—of hugs, flowers, and thank-you’s. It’s a...

A gentle reminder about distancing yourself from abusive/toxic relationships +JMJ+ The holidays are fast approaching and I want to...

Marriage after abuse +JMJ+ This month, my husband and I are celebrating 12 years of marriage. Actually, our anniversary also falls on the...

Some encouragement for families struggling with stress in the home +JMJ+ Sometimes life around us becomes so chaotic or full of anxiety...