Connecting Point: December 8, 2024 Published on December 2, 2024 Promoting the Gospel is a call for every believer to live out their faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. To “give more”
Connecting Point: December 1, 2024 Published on November 25, 2024 Thessalonians 3:12-13: “and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as
Connecting Point: November 24, 2024 Published on November 18, 2024 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: November 17, 2024 Published on November 11, 2024 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
Connecting Point: November 10, 2024 Published on November 4, 2024 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
Connecting Point: November 3, 2024 Published on October 28, 2024 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
Connecting Point: October 27, 2024 Published on October 21, 2024 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
Connecting Point: October 20, 2024 Published on October 15, 2024 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
Connecting Point: October 13, 2024 Published on October 7, 2024 Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their
Connecting Point: October 6, 2024 Published on September 30, 2024 Christ calls you to honor your commitments more completely by inviting you to reflect his character of faithfulness, integrity, and love in all
Connecting Point: September 29, 2024 Published on September 23, 2024 The aspect of team leadership that I have always found challenging is bringing different people together to foster collaboration toward a goal. For
Connecting Point: September 22, 2024 Published on September 16, 2024 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
Connecting Point: September 15, 2024 Published on September 9, 2024 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
Connecting Point: September 8, 2024 September 2, 2024 In this Sunday’s readings, we are called to examine how we view and treat others, especially those who might be different from us. The second
Connecting Point: September 1, 2024 Published on August 26, 2024 Our world is busy, noisy, and full of constant communication from people, phones, computers, televisions, and radios—the list is endless. It is
Connecting Point: August 25, 2024 Published on August 20, 2024 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
Connecting Point: August 18, 2024 Published on August 12, 2024 This week’s scripture readings invite us to reflect on wisdom, living lives worthy of our calling, and taking the opportunity to
Connecting Point: August 11, 2024 Published on August 5, 2024 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
Connecting Point: August 4, 2024 Published on July 29, 2024 When I was discerning my path into ministry, I spent several hours grumbling and wondering what I should do. During one of many conversations
Connecting Point: July 28, 2024 Published on July 22, 2024 We live in a fast-paced world that pulls us in many directions and relentlessly demands more of our attention, energy, and productivity.