Posts by Michele Chynoweth
Graduates: Ask instead, “How can I serve?”
Yesterday I watched proudly as my oldest son William graduated from Towson University in Maryland. He worked really hard – through a lot of struggles and challenges, including having a newborn (Marley Elizabeth, 6 weeks old on his graduation day!). He has a sociology degree. Now I’ll be the first to admit, I once thought “what…
Read MoreTwo Ways to Wait
We wait for all sorts of things. Flowers to bloom, the warmth of spring, true love, a new job, acceptance into college, healing, an answer to prayer.  I have been waiting to hear from an agent or editor in hopes they will publish my third book, The Runaway Prophet, a modern-day story of Jonah. I know…
Read MoreYou gotta love Jonah!
Ok, maybe I’m biased since I wrote my next soon-to-be-published novel, “The Runaway Prophet” based on the Book of Jonah! (Like my other two novels, it’s a modern-day story full of intrigue, drama and a little romance – ok, had to add a little to keep it interesting, and who’s to say Jonah didn’t meet…
Read MoreWhoever Humbles Himself…
…shall be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12) Humility – never has been one of my strong suits. I grew up in a competitive family who always encouraged me to strive to win, get ahead, do my best. Not always a bad thing, yet “humble” was not in my vocabulary. Recently, it seems like this foreign concept keeps…
Read MoreI Resolve…
I have been guilty – especially lately – of being a human DOing instead of a human BEing. A big fan of of New Year’s and its hope and promises, I have also been a big fan of making resolutions. (the Aquarius in me!) This coming year promises to bring so many happy new things (and people!)…the birth of my granddaughter Marley Elizabeth in April and celebrating…
Read MoreAre You Happy?
My husband recently asked me that question on a day when I was anything but. I was tired, grouchy, overwhelmed. But his asking forced me to reflect on why I wasn’t happy. This hectic holiday season upon us almost always gets me down because I think I should be more “in the spirit.” But sometimes the harder…
Read MoreWhat Really Matters…
Thanksgiving, of course, is tomorrow. And yes, I have to cook. And yes, I am a little stressed…family photo, family drama, and all the crazy little things that go with it. But tomorrow is also the day I married my best friend in the Catholic Church…he converted to Catholicism for me! That was two years…
Read MoreAll Work, No Play…
…”makes Michele a dull girl,” as the saying goes. Last night I was reminded of this when my daughter burst into my room and playfully tackled me. I was in a grouchy mood after the daily grind and rebuffed her. I later regretted not taking a few minutes to “play” by roughhousing with her. (it’s rare…
Read MoreAge…Just a Number!
“You’re going to be a grandmother!” I’ll never forget when my son said those words about three months ago. “I’m not old enough!” was my first thought. (of course, I’m getting used to the idea and am looking forward to it now). Yesterday I heard famous fashion designer and Home Shopping Network star Diane Gilman speak…
Read MoreBuild the Kingdom Here, Now
Today’s Gospel about the one leper out of 10 giving thanks stops short of this passage immediately following: ‘The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.’” Right here, right now. Starting with…
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