When you stay focused on your purpose, not your problem, you can be happy even when life seems to be falling apart.Paul was an old man when he was in prison in Rome. He was a long way from home.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him(Colossians 3:17). You invest more than one-third of your life at work. You
Last week, I gave an Advent Recollection to Assumption HS Class ’62. The theme of the recollection was “waiting.” One of the points I shared was from the homily of Fr. James P. Donelan, SJ, “The Sacrament of Waiting.” Donelan
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambitions inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller When we think of people we admire, and desire to
Give thanks in all circumstances… How? My daughter is in Afghanistan. I am fighting diabetes. I have no job. My son is doing drugs. My child has died. My marriage is falling apart. I’m depressed. My bank account is overdrawn.
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? How do you feel? There, that thought which flashed through your mind when you read the questions gives you what you need to know. Are you satisfied? Thrilled? Saddened? Now
Here is an example of a prayer that God can answer when you make the time to seek Him for the next 3 days……It had been a prayer in passing, not one a person would expect an answer, I simply
There are some people who come into our lives at a point in time when we are entering a new way of being. They plant seeds and are not necessarily a regular part of our days. Kind of like music
For people who’ve had enough of problems and challenges and are now considering quitting, Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church is recommending that they read the Read More »