God Is Always at Work in the Micro and Macro
Sitting in my living room this morning, I looked around the room. Nothing moved. Nothing made a sound. I looked out the window at our...
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How the Buck Stopped with Jesus Christ
One day, God decided it was part of his plan to address the sin and rebellion of mankind that began in the Garden when Adam and Eve...
God Winks at Us. He Also Rolls His Eyes at Us.
Yes, God winks, performing miracles we hardly notice. We often call them coincidences. But have you ever considered how many times the...
Experience the Historic Tour of Mind-Seeing
The tour guide stood before us sharing his knowledge about the historic district of downtown Charleston as he held onto the reins of the...
The Double-Edged "Thy Will Be Done"
Praying “Thy will be done” as part of the Our Father is an admirable thing to do, especially if we mean what it says, and live what it...
How Does God Use the Imperfect to Perfection?
Almighty God, in his infinite and unsearchable wisdom, knows exactly what he's doing when he chooses and uses imperfect people like you...
Three Days of Hope for Those Who Grieve
The three days of the Easter Triduum, occurring from dusk on Holy Thursday to dusk on Easter Sunday, offer a message of hope in the midst...
Are You Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
How many times have you committed the same sin over and over, even after repenting? Me too. Don't you feel you're stuck between a rock...
There Is No Shame in "Spiritual Shame"
Shame is an emotion we experience when we have done something wrong or embarrassing. It's a self-perpetuating painful and distressing...
Taking a "Selfie" with the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
One of the most quoted and cherished prayers over the centuries has been the peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. The words challenge...
Being Poised in "Your Right Space" to Serve God
It's important to be poised in "your right space” at all times, especially in your relationship with God and how you serve him. What...
How to Prosper by Preventing Problem Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly, especially when you are procrastinating in dealing with a problem that is costing you time, health, money,...
Who Should Be Our Ultimate Source of Comfort and Protection?
Studies have shown that to which we "attach" ourselves in terms of seeking comfort and protection when we are young, will have a major...
Are You Afraid of Dying or Afraid of Living?
Are you afraid of dying or afraid of living? During one of my visits with family members at the bedside of their dying loved one, one of...
How to Get Out of Your Own Way to Change
Do you sometimes get the feeling you're taking one step forward and two steps back when trying to make changes in your life? Or, do you...
What If God Acted Like You and Me? Heaven Forbid!
Another phrase that comes to mind is "perish the thought." Can you imagine what would happen if God acted like us mortals? Of course,...
How to Use a Zoom Lens When Making Your Choices
One of the many lessons the Garden of Eden teaches us is seemingly small, inconsequential choices can be anything but small and...
Is Your Relationship with God a Spiritual "Side Hustle?"
Having a side job in addition to your primary job to supplement your income is nothing new. The practice has been called having a "side...
In Relationships, Lose Battles to Win War and Peace.
If you're married or in any kind of a long-term relationship, how many times have you treated your relationship as a battlefield, trying...
How You Can Begin to Build Your Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is not a personality trait as most people would understand it. It's a skill that helps you succeed in situations you...
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