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The Hour You Least Expect

I just completed my annual recurrent pilot simulator training, where I practice all the situations I hope never happen in real life. It’s a stressful few days, and we’re graded on our performance. While I’d rather not go through all that testing and pressure, I know it’s essential. Being prepared makes all the difference if […]

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Store Up Treasure

One of the most common goals people share is to build wealth and live comfortably. From a young age, we hear the same advice: do well in school, get a good job, and become successful. Many students even take on massive debt to attend prestigious colleges, hoping for higher-paying careers. We climb the career ladder […]

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Because of His Persistence

We’ve all experienced wanting something so deeply that we turn to God in prayer, asking Him to give it to us. Jesus tells us that if we ask, we will receive, and if we seek, we will find. Yet many of us know the feeling of not having all our prayers answered. It’s important to […]

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There is Need of Only One Thing

Every day brings a mix of tasks I need to do and others I want to do. I have responsibilities to my family, duties at work, commitments to organizations I’m part of, and personal needs. On top of that, I have many wants. While these wants might seem unnecessary, they’re essential for maintaining my sanity. […]

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Upon this Rock

I often talk about being a light to others. When our souls burn brightly, we help point the way to Heaven. But when Jesus established His Church, He needed more than a light—He needed a rock. Anyone building something knows the importance of a solid foundation. If the base shifts or crumbles, the entire structure […]

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He Will Take From What Is Mine and Declare It to You

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have always existed in perfect unity as one God. Each Person fully loves the Others, and Their love has no end. God doesn’t need humanity; He didn’t create us out of loneliness or a desire for our love or companionship. He created us because He wanted to share His […]

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The Light of the World

Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He gave His followers one final blessing. Surprisingly, the disciples weren’t filled with sorrow when He left. Instead, they were full of joy. Luke tells us in his Gospel that the disciples returned to Jerusalem with great joy and continually praised God in the temple. Do we still have that […]