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I have been reflecting on the various debates I engaged in with my Mom and my sister over the years. We are all deeply committed...

A friend was asking about how to read the Bible without the lens of legalism which is a great question!! I know that when I am feeling...

So what does this mean in the age of COVID-19? Please understand I completely love the rights and freedoms that we enjoy in America. I am...

As I have had an awareness of my walk with the Lord, it has shifted over the years. As a young adult I often saw faith as arguing with...

Watch out for negativity bias. Jesus said these often forgotten words about the Kingdom in Luke. This has an impact on the Christian...

Someone could come to the conclusion that my lack of emphasis on hell means that I do not see the evil in our world. A kumbaya view of life,

Painting by Léon Cogniet. Today the church remembers the children that King Herod had murdered to insure his authority. He did so on a...

Art 'The Rest Among The Shepherds' by Massimo Barbi Christmas is here! Alleluia! Merry Christmas to you and yours! This is a major feast...

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the...

I really like how one of our priests, Mtr Kelly, jokingly said this today "In the Christian calendar, this is our New Year. Now prepare...

Note: This will probably be a few blogs. When I reference Scripture I will bracket with asterisks. This is my journey of understanding at...

I love praise and worship music. It's emotion and connection is almost mystical. It took me a little longer to get used to the dominant...

Hi, friends! It's been about 4 years since I blogged regularly. I forgot how to log in and maneuver my old site so here's my new one!