We have become aware in recent years of the problems associated with consuming large quantities of refined foods. We see a push towards whole grains and less-refined sweetening options; but if you delve a bit deeper into the issue, you will see that it isn't what is...
Valentine's Day. The time of year when we each remember how much we love that special someone. We try to spend time together, we go out to dinner, we buy each other presents, cards and flowers...It is truly a celebration of the love we share. At my house, Valentine's...
This is dedicated to anyone out there who isn't sure how to walk the fine line between pride and poor self-esteem... As I read the encouraging words in the email, I could feel the twangs of emergence as my archenemy, "Pride" began to show its ugly head. You see, pride...
As I finished a major project last night, one that had been taking up the majority of my time since August, I let out a victory shout. I fully expected my husband to join in, but he didn't. Surprised, I realized he was wearing earphones and didn't even hear my cry of...
We all want that, don’t we? We long to improve, to be more successful in our endeavors and strive to be a better person. “I’ve noticed a change in me,” my friend said on the phone. “I’m trying so hard to be more gentle, to be more understanding and patient,” she said....
Today's mini-sermon is the 4th of a 12-part series on the 9th chapter of John. It will be appearing in the Saturday, Sunday and Thursday additions of the Answers2Prayer newsletters. “As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when...
All my life (almost) I have heard it said that the most important thing in one's life is getting to heaven. Parishioners have said to me, "I don't care about having some palace in heaven like the Apostle Paul will have; he suffered so much for Christ, beaten and...
The setting for today's mini-sermon is Jericho. A large crowd has formed around Jesus and his disciples as they try to leave the city. Suddenly, amidst all of the hustle, a pair of voices can be heard above the din: "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on...
"Jesus said to them, 'You will indeed drink from my cup, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared by my Father.'" (Matt 20:23). The mother of James and John has just come to Jesus, begging Him...
You know what is amazing? Read throughout the New Testament and you discover that it is not about us, but it's all about Jesus, what He has done and what He is still doing. All that we were able to do is sin and our good works are all but far from God's plans....