Lech Walesa Lech Walesa’s path to becoming the president of Poland reached its pivotal moment on August 14, 1980 when he jumped...
On an otherwise ordinary day, little Siri Jordan's grandmother asked her to ride along to the airport. "I'm picking up a friend," the grandmother said.
As you may recall, last week's reflections focused on the astounding truth of Ephesians 1:12: we exist for the praise of God's...
Usually we think about an inheritance in terms of money, possessions, or real estate, but these things can easily be taken away from us.
Recognizing how expensive her perfume was (perhaps around $20,000 in today’s money), they objected when she anointed Jesus with it.
At first glance, Psalm 136 is a psalm of thanksgiving.
Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone who he was. Luke 9:21 Have you ever wondered why Jesus “warned his disciples...
A month and a half ago, the season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday. Then, we were reminded, in the words of...
As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the...
When stress pops up (and it will), our initial reaction is to find a quick fix. But God prefers to cultivate maturity.
If you’ve spent a lot of your life reading the Bible, as I have, you might forget that it wasn’t written directly...
In yesterday’s reflection, I considered how praying regularly for divine forgiveness reminds us of several crucial truths, including: the reality of our...
Making resolutions? Try working towards a strong finish, not just a new beginning.
What is your heart's desire? What do you want more than anything else in the world? What do you long for most of all? ...
Certain biblical imperatives have often made me feel like a spiritual nincompoop. “Pray without ceasing” is one of those (1 Thes. 5:17...
How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing?
We enter into a vocation with high hopes. But after years go by, it can turn into a daily grind and we...
Though his resurrected body had unusual capabilities, Jesus was present in flesh and blood.
One of the most important but sometimes under-valued professions is that of teacher. We may prosper or fail, depending on the quality...
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