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If God checked Your Heart, Would He Find It Pure?
The Bible says in Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God” (NLT, second edition). To “see God” means to experience the presence of God. Believers who have a pure heart get to feel
Want A Shift? Focus on Your Purpose, Not Your Problem!
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.
Are you Anxious? Stressed? Or Fed Up with Problems? Draw Near to God!
Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you. (Psalm 55:22) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7) Anxiety and stress bear down hard on our bodies
Why Pray When It Doesn’t Stop Snowing?
Many parts of the country have been hit by heavy snow fall. It started out as a positive: the beauty it gave to the earth with robes of righteousness, teaching the kids how to make snow angels, then came the
Are you trying to accomplish God’s Dream For You Or Yours?
How do you know if you are living for your dream or God’s dream?You may think you were created to get up, go to work, come home, watch TV, and go to bed, to make a little money, retire, and
God Has Given You A 1-of-a-kind Mission!
“The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me — to tell people the Good News about God’s grace.” (Acts 20:24b NCV) God gave you a mission, and it’s a mission
Sick?Hurting?God has Given You A Guide!
“Keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity” (Proverbs 3:1b-2 NIV). If I had a pill that promised to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a
If God is making You wait,He has reasons!
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
