The holidays are such a hard time for anyone who has lost a loved one. For me I have Thanksgiving, Matthew’s Birthday, Christmas, New Years and then the month of February, the month he died. This has always been the worst time of the year for me. I start by saying this year will be …
Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay Fear Will Kill Faith Fear is a lion Slowly stealing faith and joy It devours the soul and crushes hope It is the opposite of the spiritual life Fear stands as a conquering army Posed to block the faith given by the Lamb It lurks in the darkness Looking …
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 (true) and HE knows I am a good person (maybe, maybe not). These may not always be biblical statements but it has become a rally cry …
Part II of the Stepping Stones Project See Part I here. To start, I’m not an expert in grieving. This is my personal journey and how I handled the grief in my life. You will read there are 7 stages of grieving: Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance and Processing that grief. Everyone grieves differently. …
Hit the Like and Subscribe Buttons!!! This is the first episode of the David Plan and I welcome you. The David Plan is a laymen’s website designed to help men get closer to God. It is a non-denominational ministry looking to help males from 18-100 to examine their heart and walk closer with Jesus. The …
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 …
From Valor to Virtue: The Moral Development of the Brave by Father Michael Pacella III Read More »
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 …