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The Book Whisperer: Favorite Books on Prayer
This week in Confirmation class we talked about the Rosary, and about how prayer is an important part of Christian…
Author Heidi Hess Saxton
Heidi Hess Saxton
Heidi Saxton is an author of several books and columns. She and her husband Craig are adoptive parents of two children. Her "Extraordinary Moms Network" has special relevance to families of adopted, foster, or special-needs children. Heidi is currently writing her thesis for a Masters in Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
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The Book Whisperer: Faith-Building Books for Teens
This week I started teaching a class to prepare a small group of teens to be confirmed at the Easter…
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The Book Whisperer: Mothering Without a Map
Even those who have a great relationship with their own mothers can appreciate how the mother-daughter bond colors the way…
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The Book Whisperer: Parenting from the Inside Out
Each time I make something for dinner that one or both the children don’t like, the familiar refrain resounds: “Tell…
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The Book Whisperer: God Found Us You
In Handle with Care, Picoult refers to a “language of loss” that parents and children endure in the most intimate family relationships. Within adoptive…
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The Book Whisperer: The Art of Spiritual Writing
At Ave Maria Press, I enjoy working closely with authors to help them “develop their craft.” Rewriting and platform-building are two…
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The Book Whisperer: Two Special Books on Adoption
To kick off my first “Book Whisperer” column, I thought I would share some wonderful adoption resources. If you have…
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Working Mom’s Survival Kit
Today is my first “normal” day back at work (from my home office) since Chris came home. Now, under ideal…
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A Risk Worth Taking?
“Say you were walking along a boardwalk with your dog, and a stranger fell into the water. Your dog jumps…
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Have you ever looked yourself in the mirror and wondered why you have four “frown lines” for every laugh line?…