In this Sunday’s Gospel, while on trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus acknowledges that he is a king—but that his kingdom is “not of this
Connecting Point
Without exception, we are all approaching the finish line, whether we will it or not. The inevitability of our limited time is a shared reality. Time
This Sunday’s readings introduce us to two widows who, despite their poverty, give everything they have to support others. Their actions speak to a
Loving others and loving God are deeply intertwined and at the core of most spiritual teachings. This weekend, we hear Jesus himself declare that the
Going into my junior year of college, I was performing in LA during the summer with a show group and was invited by an agent to relocate there and
There was a time when I was a young mom, and I took cake-decorating classes so I could make wonderful birthday cakes for my family. Fresh from these
Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their
Christ calls you to honor your commitments more completely by inviting you to reflect his character of faithfulness, integrity, and love in all
The aspect of team leadership that I have always found challenging is bringing different people together to foster collaboration toward a goal. For
As one of the world’s greatest White Castle lovers, I can vouch for the truth of their current slogan: “The Crave is a Powerful
It is getting close to election time. As such, in the near future, I bet many of us are going to have uncomfortable conversations with friends or
Our world is busy, noisy, and full of constant communication from people, phones, computers, televisions, and radios—the list is endless. It is
The teachings of Christ are profound goals for our living as disciples. On the heels of the Olympics, I can’t help but equate Jesus’ teachings to
This week’s scripture readings invite us to reflect on wisdom, living lives worthy of our calling, and taking the opportunity to
Bitterness and anger are like heavy chains that bind our hearts, preventing us from experiencing full joy and peace. They are often born from deep
When I was discerning my path into ministry, I spent several hours grumbling and wondering what I should do. During one of many conversations
We live in a fast-paced world that pulls us in many directions and relentlessly demands more of our attention, energy, and productivity.
When I was younger, we only had a few TV channels and two major newspapers. The news was presented by simply stating the facts,
