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A Conflicted Catholic
As a Catholic who’s been sickened by the atrocities against children within my church, I’ve struggled with where the scandal leaves me as a life-long Catholic. It’s time to call my church to task, as I believe Jesus would ask me to do. I’d…
3 Lessons – The Prodigal Son Parable
For years I was angry at the prodigal son, but I was SO wrong. Ever since I was a young girl listening to scripture in church on Sundays, I always found the parables the most interesting. I was surprised by how often I came…
Worship through Song
There are many ways to praise and honor God. One of my favorite ways is through song, whether it be joining the choir during church services or when I’m singing or just listening to inspirational Christian music. I can’t count the times I’ve been…
10 Things to Say to the Sick or Dying
As someone who’s lived through a cancer diagnosis, I saw first-hand how people struggle with what to say to someone who’s sick and potentially dying. A little bit of kindness and compassion can go a long way for anyone, but especially someone who’s dealing…
5 Lessons about Forgiveness
One of life’s toughest challenges is overcoming the anger and hurt of being mistreated by someone, especially someone we love. As Christians, we hear so much about forgiveness and the need to forgive. But what sounds good in theory often feels insurmountable when you’ve…
The Blessing from Suffering
Why is there suffering? I sometimes struggle with the pain and suffering in the world. I understand that man created this condition by disobedience, but on a daily basis, it feels like undue punishment. However, a glass-half-full view of heartache is the inexplicable joy,…
Grow Your Faith – 6 Lessons from a Mustard Seed
Whether you’re a gardener or not, you’ve probably planted seeds at some point in your life. Maybe as a school project when you were a child or in your yard as an adult. It’s fascinating to see the first tender sprouts poke through the…
Traveling Nativity
A Christian Family Christmas Tradition Christmas traditions form the foundation of many treasured childhood memories. They can also help adults keep the Christmas spirit alive, as we tend to get bogged down with everything that has nothing to do with the true meaning of…
Message from Heaven
I’m admittedly a little obsessed with the afterlife and the transition from this life into the next. One of the common themes I have heard about is that the person about to pass will look up and reach out, as if to grasp an…
Is God Real?
What can be more fundamental than understanding the root of our existence? My Catholic upbringing instilled in me a love of Jesus that I took for granted until I reached the age to understand there were doubters. Is God Real? I started questioning the…
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