Lessons From Painting
Perhaps you dislike painting as much as I do. It is one of my least favorite home maintenance projects. Plus, I am not that good at it. I recently tackled the job of repainting our lower-level bathroom. As I was finishing, I discovered something. Can painting a room...
Built On Rock
Hurricane Helene was devastating! Over one hundred people lost their lives. Thousands were injured. Tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, and property. Millions were left without power and/or water. A few cities were essentially swept away in the raging...
The Cocktail Party Effect
I'll bet you never thought you could learn an important Christian principle from something called The Cocktail Party Effect. Furthermore, you probably didn't know you could grow your relationship with God by learning from a Penguin. Yes, that's right, a penguin. You...
Are We There Yet?
Life can be seen as a pilgrimage toward God, a spiritual journey that mirrors a child’s eager question during a car ride: “Are we there yet?” Just as children look forward to the destination, we too yearn for our eternal home with God. However, unlike a car ride, we...
Returning to Our Former Ways
In John chapter six, many of Jesus’ followers walked away and returned to their former ways of life after finding His teachings hard to accept. Jesus turned to the twelve and asked them, “Do you also want to leave?” What should we do when we find His teachings hard...
The Boxer Makes A Comeback
The boxer was sprawled on the mat, defeated once again. His head was spinning, and his temples ached. Sin had landed another crushing blow. “Why had he let his guard down,” he wondered. Sin’s punches were lightning-fast. As he regained consciousness, he reflected on...
Somebody To Love
If I ask you who wrote these profound spiritual words, would you know? “Lord what are you doing to me? I go down on my knees until the tears run down from my eyes. I just got to get out of this prison cell. I need somebody to love.” The individual who wrote these...
Believing Without Belonging
There is a frightening trend in contemporary Christianity. It’s a phenomenon known as “believing without belonging”. Large numbers of individuals say they believe in Jesus Christ but no longer belong to, or participate in, the communal life of the Church. Why? What is...
Be Imitators Of God
All Christians should strive to be imitators of God. We should desire to live a more Christ-like life. How can we do this? Saint Paul gives us the answer, and I have shared it in today’s powerful, yet very brief message. You won’t want to miss this. Please read more....
The Quest For The Elusive Virtue
Chastity is the virtue that integrates a person’s sexuality within their overall identity and relationships. It is a crucial virtue for living out human sexuality in a healthy, moral, and fulfilling way. The quest for chastity has never been easy. Is a chaste life...