Keep your eyes open to see Christ Today! In John’s account of the Resurrection, we are told that as the Beloved Disciple entered the empty tomb he
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“How can I show compassion for those I am tempted to condemn?” In today’s society we see people placing judgment and giving condemnation in the
Where are the dark places in my life that need light? This week’s Gospel reading discusses the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
How can I block temptations and focus on deeper desires? Where do we look for help to deal with temptations? How do we block out the daily
How can I show love for those that bother me? Today’s Gospel is another well-known passage that contains a motto by which we should live as
How do I recognize God’s blessings in times of need? This week’s readings are full of Jesus’ teachings about the many gifts and blessings He
One of my favorite sayings is “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” If you are like me, you have at times felt insecure
I often take time to thank God for the gifts God has given me, and try to find ways to share those gifts with others. I thank God for the gifts of
Rejoice!! This Sunday’s readings bring us a message of rejoicing for we learn that the Spirit is upon Jesus AND upon us. Jesus shows us clearly
How can I trust that God’s got my back? This is for everyone – yes that means you, too – the overworked, high-stressed, short on time –
You are a beloved child of God…. And we are, “not because of any righteous deeds we have done but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5) As this
Epiphany a good chance to reflect on the the story of the wisemen, three wealthy foreign “kings” who traveled a long way to seek Christ and offer
Most families manage well in times of anxiety and stress. Daily expressions of love can overcome most anything. The first place people go when under
“How do I receive Jesus as the most important gift of Christmas?” Giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is a spiritual activity of the
How can I make room for unexpected God moments? The Scripture from Luke this week tells of the moment when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth to let
How can I find strength to work through my daily anxieties? When I look back over the high & lows of my life, I sometimes wondered why God kept
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. We find this quote in both