Part II—Who Is the Loudest Voice in Your Life?
And now, my sons, listen to Me: Happy are those who keep My ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. Happy is the man who listens to Me, [...]
Let’s Go to Work!
The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical (Church) Year And Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and He went to the synagogue, as His custom was, on the [...]
Starting the New Year on the Right Foot
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead [...]
Part I—The Riddle
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 One of my favorite songs is called “The Riddle” by Five [...]
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work [...]
Remembering Our History
“And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. No, but after me One is coming, the sandals of [...]
Part VI—If I Could Be Like Christ
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle [...]
Part V—Authenticity Starts with Christ
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though [...]
Part IV—Easy to Entreat, Easy to Forgive
As far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us. . .But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to [...]
Part III—God is Rooting for Us
I write this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence which we [...]