I’m going to say something that might rattle you: We are made to flourish—even on this side of eternity. Redemption begins now. Each time we pray the Our Father and say, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven,” we aren’t just hoping for Heaven as some far off,…
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The Stop-Fast
Take a look at the world around you, how much of it is moving, noisy, and simply keeping you busy? Noise and productivity are not altogether bad things, but this Lent God is calling you to consider giving up some of the noise and busy-ness of life. In its place, God is calling you to…
Spirit Fuel
What if I told you that today you are called to act according to God’s wisdom instead of the wisdom of the world? To exercise a love, boldness and generosity that goes beyond even the demands of social politeness or courtesy? It might sound overwhelming, and maybe it’s hard to imagine, but the reality is…
Steady As A Rock
Have you ever had one of those days where you are just overwhelmed with life? The reality is that we live in a stressful world (no surprise there), but Christ calls us to be not afraid. God has not called us to live in fear, but to lean into Him for real peace, strength, and…
Because My Mom Said So
Imagine this, a friend, classmate, or teammate asks you, so why are you Catholic? You have 30 seconds to give an answer. What do you say? Maybe you think because my mom wants me to be, or my family is Catholic, or it kinda makes sense. Maybe you describe how you have seen God work…
God in Your Lungs
Take a deep breath. What happens when you do? Your lungs fill with air, your body moves as you breathe, maybe you feel more calm. Every time you breathe, it is a reminder that God is breathing life into you. God is working in and through your physical body. You, as a physical being, are…
Ready, Set…Rest
It’s a New Year. Ready, set…rest. Wait what? In the midst of resolutions and goals while living in a non-stop world we have to remember that we are made for rest. Not just resting our bodies while scrolling, streaming, or lounging, but real, lasting peace and rest in our lives. First Things First But what…
Just “Be” It
With school, sports, social media, and anything else we have going on, it can be hard to stop and just be. Someone once said you are not a human doing, you are a human being. In the midst of your daily busy-ness, do you have time and space to stop and “be”? Just “Be” It…
A God Who Speaks
Social media and technology allow us to hear people’s voices, opinions, and thoughts at just a touch of a screen. We can talk to our best friends and family and hear them clearly from thousands of miles away. So if we can speak and talk to so many people so easily, why is it hard…
Friends or Ministry?
We all have that one friend that pushes our buttons and maybe pulls us out of our comfort zones a bit. When working in ministry, it can be easy to confuse authentic friendships with those we are ministering with or to. While Christ calls us to love others, He doesn’t call us to be best…
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