Ann Boyd

Ann Boyd explores the strands of connection between children's literature, Mary's song, and the central message of Christmas.

Advent, Christmas, and the end of the semester. How can you get it all done? Ann Boyd suggests that you can't — and that's okay.

How can we approach this new school year with purpose and direction? Ann Boyd invites us to reflect and plan as she explores a story from the gospel of Mark.

Does the shift from summer to schooltide feel rocky to you? Ann Boyd suggests a strategy for making the transition a little easier.

A joyful Christmas story about baking butter toffee crunch shortbread, where everyday moments become surprising reminders of hope, connection, and the small “miracles” of the season.

Join us this Advent in seeking the presence of the Holy Spirit through even the smallest windows of time.

Ann Boyd reflects on our embodiment ... and the benefits of feeding one's embodiment with a real food.

Ann Boyd offers strategies for staying connected to God and grounded in reality through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Author and podcaster Emily P. Freeman joins us to discuss overcoming decision fatigue and following God's guidance to find your "next right thing."

Ann Boyd reflects on the calling we have to be peacemakers in the midst of our divisive culture.

Feeling the busyness of the season? Join us in finding a few minutes of rest every day this Advent.

What strategies do you have to get perspective when life feels overwhelming? Ann Boyd offers her thoughts on staying relaxed despite the pressures of a new school year.

If you're like us, you can't resist a good list of recommended books — and you're in luck.

Sometimes a well-placed question can change the shape of your future — or at least, it can help you think carefully about your next few weeks. Ann Boyd offers a framework to help you live with intenti

Sometimes a well-placed question can change the shape of your future — or at least, it can help you think carefully about your next few weeks. Ann Boyd offers a framework to help you live with intenti

Ann Boyd offers her thoughts on the benefits of self-examination and goal-setting at regular intervals throughout the year.

Ann Boyd shares her struggle to sit still to listen for the voice of God-with-us during the busiest season of the year.

Ann Boyd offers a shamelessly-biased opinion of her beloved spiritual director's book on the Enneagram.

How will you thrive this summer? Ann Boyd asks questions to help you think it through.

Ann Boyd reflects on the complicated relationship she has with Lent and what Jesus has taught her through it.

Ann Boyd reflects on how raising daughters spurred her on to join in the Women’s March on Chicago.

For a number of respectable reasons, my husband and I decided to marry just nine weeks after he put the engagement ring on my finger.

Ann Boyd invites us to accept God's gift of Sabbath rest on Christmas Day.

A reflection on entering Advent after a divisive election, inviting Christians to seek comfort in Christ, practice hope, and remember that God’s peace is deeper than political turmoil.

A reflection on finding spiritual wisdom during political tension, encouraging thoughtful conversations, compassion across differences, and a faith-centered perspective amid division.

Physician Susie Cha Jang talks with us about her experience with internal medicine, her family life, and following Jesus through it all.

Ann Boyd reflects on the insight that comes from paying attention to life's small irritations.

I started listening to Christmas music early this year. We usually adhere to a strict no-Christmas-music-before-Thanksgiving rule, but my need for comfort was so intense that I felt the call...

A reflection on fasting and spiritual practice, focusing on cultivating gentleness, awareness, and compassion rather than indifference—inviting deeper connection with God and others.

A reflection on the importance of setting and maintaining personal boundaries to protect well‑being, relationships, and spiritual health in everyday life.

A personal reflection on Easter, sharing how experiences of anxiety and suffering helped the author understand more deeply how Christ transforms darkness and pain into hope, healing, and joy.

Ann Boyd considers the problem of multi-tasking in this final post of her series on Mary and Martha.

Ann Boyd considers what kind of help might come to those who ask.

Ann Boyd reflects on the nature of task-orientation in this third of five reflections on the story of Mary and Martha.

Ann Boyd ponders the place of work in worship in this second of five reflections on the story of Mary and Martha.

Ann Boyd shares of her gratitude to Mary in this first of five reflections on the story of Mary and Martha.

Banking professional Patricia Snyder offers her wisdom on life choices and money management in this interview with The Well.

A reflection using Mr. Willy Wonka to explore hunger, satisfaction, and desire—showing how earthly cravings differ from the deep satisfaction found in a relationship with God.

A reflection on the biblical call to “flee sin,” exploring how avoidance of temptation and pursuit of righteousness deepen our relationship with God and align our lives with faith.

A simple recipe for chewy granola bars made with oats, nuts, seeds, and sweet binders — a tasty, homemade snack for everyday energy.

A cozy recipe for meatball apple soup — savory meatballs and sweet apples combine in a warm, comforting broth, perfect for cool weather.

Ann Boyd introduces a sustainable system for daily journaling that has been an important tool for spiritual formation in her life.

A step‑by‑step recipe for a moist cranberry coffee cake, perfect for holiday baking or cozy mornings, with tips on ingredients and preparation.

A reflection on preparation — exploring what it truly means to prepare heart, mind, and spirit for what God is doing, beyond just checking tasks off a list.

A review of Week magazine — highlights what stood out, lessons learned, and why the content made an impression.

A reflection on focusing on what’s truly important (not just urgent) — prioritizing meaningful work, relationships, and spiritual growth.

Ann Boyd leads us through this sixteenth-century spiritual discipline making us more sensitive to the work of God in our lives.