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The Road to Exciting Scripture
The Road to Exciting Scripture
By Tiffany Germain
Interpreting the Bible is no easy matter. I like to think of it as driving. If we didn’t have all the rules and regulations, there would be accidents all the time. With no signs to tell you which way to go or which road is which, there would be lots of wrong turns. Lots of mistakes.
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I Forgot Myself
I Forgot Myself
By Bernice Pillart Dumitru
Did you ever hear someone say, “I’m sorry, I forgot myself.” It’s a strange statement but we all know what it means, we’ve acted in a way that contradicted who we think we are. If we say that we are Christians who have a personal relationship with Jesus, people who put God at the center of our lives, do are actions, the way we live our lives and the choices we make, express that?
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The Profound Dignity of Motherhood
The Profound Dignity of Motherhood
By James M. Littleton
Mothers are by far the most beautiful creatures in the world. There is nothing more beautiful than a mother. There has never been a beauty pageant winner more beautiful than a pregnant woman. A pregnant woman glows with the grace of God. She is one with God. Her love has borne fruit with the life in her womb. She is transformed into an other-worldly beauty. Anyone can naturally see this.
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God's Plan for Your Life
God's Plan for Your Life
By Charlotte Ostermann
Ephesians Chapter One, Part Three Remember the scene in The Hobbit in which we see the vast pile of treasure guarded by Smaug, the dragon? That’s me in St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians – I’ve barreled in and now am wading knee-deep and slowly through a blow-your-mind pile of treasure!
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WHAT'S UP GOD!
WHAT'S UP GOD!
By Elizabeth Thomas
“God,” I ask, “what ever can I pray or say that I haven’t said before?” His answer, “whatever can you read that you haven’t read before in the Bible? Yet you find time and time again a Word with an entire new meaning that you read before.
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The Power of the Spoken Word
The Power of the Spoken Word
By Lori Conklin
After writing a post for “Random Acts of Kindness” week I could not stop thinking about the power that words have. What came to mind was Gen1: 1-2; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, and God’s spirit hovered over the water.
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Why Should We Pray?
Why Should We Pray?
By Bill Dunn
Throughout the Bible, believers are commanded to pray. Many years ago, when our kids were little, one of my daughters asked, “Why should we pray?” Caught off guard, I employed a variation of my favorite answer to my children (which is, “Cuz I said so, that’s why!”) by replying, “Cuz Jesus said so, that’s why.”
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Shepherd Me O God
Shepherd Me O God
By Carol Ann Chybowski
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Psalm 23 is one of the most quoted psalms, and for many very good reasons. So often these familiar words remind us of God’s love for us, love which never wavers or falters. Even when we are surrounded by everyday doubts and fears, we know that the Lord is near; guarding us from harm, always ready to guide us.
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Nail It to the Cross
Nail It to the Cross
By Alex R. Hey
I was facing a crisis. Two opposing circumstances were causing me to lose sleep. I could potentially see myself fixing one situation, but not the other. The most likely scenario was that both would blow up in face. I paced in bedroom, trying to figure what I could do. Then, I remembered a homily my pastor gave. He told a story wherein he was on a road trip and was in a foul mood.
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On Lent
On Lent
By Crysaly Aviles
Lenten is a season of fellowship with the Lord. Every day should be a day of fellowship, but Lent is a time of emphasizing our relationship with God. Lent is a time of substantive change towards a better you.
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Love: Where I Can Stand Up (Poem)
Love: Where I Can Stand Up (Poem)
By Andee de Jesus
I am not afraid anymore I am not a kid that follows order because of fear He made me understand I am free
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Even in a Concrete Jungle, Look Up & Give Thanks
Even in a Concrete Jungle, Look Up & Give Thanks
By Melanie Jean Juneau
Since I was a little girl, I have felt content with what I have materially. Even now, when my nine kids ask me what I want for Christmas, I pause for a moment with a blank mind. I have to search to come up with a list. Rather a strange state to be in because this is not the result of spiritual striving, fasting or prayer, it is just how I am.
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Sunday Dunkin' - Not Just For Doughnuts!!!
Sunday Dunkin' - Not Just For Doughnuts!!!
By Sarah Aten
So, let's begin with the definition of baptism according to the Catechism. Baptism is the regeneration by water in word. Basically, when a person is bathed in the holy water, their whole spirit becomes washed and is a new being in Christ. That's what most Christians believe.
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Are You Postponing Joy This Lent?
Are You Postponing Joy This Lent?
By Trish Stukbauer
Don’t postpone joy. I had to smile when I saw that bumper sticker slapped on the back of a car whose owner had obviously postponed washing it for quite some time. Said car (with me behind it) sat completely stopped on the interstate during the height of my morning commute. The stalled traffic gave me ample time to reflect on whether I was pursing or postponing joy in my own life.
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Do You Defend Your Faith
Do You Defend Your Faith
By Annie Chester
I am sure that if you live in a large area, or one that is predominately Catholic then you probably don't run into this problem very much if at all, but if you live in a area like I do to where you are the only Catholic among allot of Protestants then you have probably encountered this on more than one occasion.
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I Say Someone Else's Prayers
I Say Someone Else's Prayers
By Robert Hug
“For the last 6 months, I’ve been saying someone else’s prayers.”...The look this got me from one of my protestant friends was funny enough for me to say it over again. I am fortunate enough to have some lively and fun debates with friends but this one was going to be extra fun! “Now why would you say someone else’s prayers?” he rattled off almost immediately.
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The Theological Virtues... for Toddlers?
The Theological Virtues... for Toddlers?
By Melanie R. Cameron
Perhaps these three virtues are slightly easier to teach. Join me this Lent in not only praising the good behavior we see our children doing, but also to point out the virtues that they are showing when they choose to do good things.
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