Photo Chris Lawton on Freely The story of Jonah is one of the most interesting accounts in Scripture. Like many of the books of the Bible, the childhood story I was raised on and the reality of the real story were so different that at first glance it was shocking. As a child, I saw …
Father Michael Pacella’s first book, From Valor to Virtue, is a must-read for all law enforcement and military personnel. It is a no-holds-barred approach to one of the most difficult topics of our times: the issue of virtue. Written in an easy to understand language, Father Pacella tackles the complex issue of attaining a mature …
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But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 In the 20th Century, the myth of the “Good Person” became a prevalent mind set for many people to include Christians. It started with God knows my heart …
On Episode 4 of Two Average Joes, our guest Ken Beyer used the term; “Hope Porn” and I will admit I loved the phrase. And no, I have not abandoned hope or my faith, but I will admit “Hope Porn” is a good expression. “Hope Porn” is fake. It is a sad replacement for the …
Of all the Old Testament Biblical figures, King David resonates the most with me. It was not just because he was a powerful king or a psalmist. It was not because he was a great leader or a ferocious warrior. It was also not because, as a young man, he slayed Goliath and showed unlimited …