by Bonnie O'Neil | Feb 14, 2018 | Faith in the Journey
Chocolate and ash. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. An odd pairing, isn’t it? Inconvenient, actually. How do I celebrate Love’s Big Day with all the expected pomp of a fancy dinner, fine wine, exquisite desserts, and of course, chocolate,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Oct 12, 2016 | Faith in the Journey
I crossed a threshold in my life as a mother a few weeks ago. It was a moment filled at once with expectation at the adventure that lies ahead, and sorrow over what is understandably lost. The moment came as I made the long journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Sep 8, 2016 | Faith in the Journey
I have been a bit grumbly lately. Well, more than a bit, if truth be told. A lot grumbly. Tired. Stressed. Worried. Dare I whisper it, afraid. I keep reminding myself that I’m living in a season of major transition, so my emotional responses are normal. They are to be...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jul 12, 2016 | Faith in the Journey
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. And so begins one of the most well known passages of scripture. It is one of the first chapters in the Bible that I memorized as a child. The image of God as my shepherd is as comforting to me now as it was when I first...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jun 29, 2016 | Faith in the Journey, T1D and Caregiving
Psalm 16:6 “I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.” God reveals himself by many names in scripture. Each strange, foreign-sounding Hebrew name reveals to us something of his nature, so that we can know him better. I have known him by...