As we continue on our Lenten journey I would like to look at some of the spiritual benefits of fasting. Fasting is a discipline in every major
Connecting Point
As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son—a story about the relationship between a father and his two
Nowadays, parents are beyond busy; I hear it from them every day. I also listen to retirees tell me they are so busy that they couldn’t fit a job
One day, I was setting up my new router after cutting ties with cable and diving into the wonderful world of streaming TV. As part of that process, I
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved(Romans 10:8-13) To
In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us, “From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.” This powerful truth challenges us to consider how our words
Let’s admit it: we all have people in our lives we do not like. And there are people who don’t like us. “Liking” is an
It’s easy to say, “I’m blessed.” We say it when things are going well—when life feels stable, our needs are met, and we’re surrounded by
Simon Peter’s act of trust in Jesus, despite his doubts, teaches us an important lesson about which voices we choose to listen to in our own lives.
The first thing that came to mind when I read this Connecting Point question was the famous Dunkin’ Donuts advertisement from the 1980s with the