Photo by Henry Dobkin @ Freely Photos During the covid church closings, there was a post on Facebook lamenting the point that being out of church might cause some people to fall away from the Lord. There were many comments and much fear about not being able to gather, about missing out on fellowship, missing …
There is nothing worse than losing a child. No matter what age they are. That child is always a piece of you. The bond between Mother and child is something that never can be broken and the bond between Mother and son is a bond that is extremely strong. When I had my son, Matthew …
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 …