Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This message directly opposes the world’s teaching. The world teaches us to do what we want and focus on making ourselves happy. Living this way may make us happy in this life, but it will […]
As many of the people who are close to me know, I had a scare recently when I suddenly lost hearing in my right ear. I couldn’t identify a specific cause and the doctor could only speculate. Losing my hearing was frightening and it’s amazing how life can change in an instant. We are used […]
In last week’s Gospel, Jesus had just told his disciples to eat His body and drink His blood in order to gain eternal life. This week, we get to see how many people reacted. A lot of people who had followed Jesus up to that point, couldn’t accept this teaching and so they left Him […]
Many families struggle to make ends meet, especially with rising prices and stagnant wages. Living paycheck to paycheck is common, and many feel depressed. I’ve been all over the country and have seen many of the homeless and outcasts of society. Those in need often feel unheard and abandoned. However, Jesus provides for those who […]
As we get older, we find it easier to understand the world around us. However, there are still many things that we can’t fully understand and explain. Understanding God, His kingdom, and His plan for us requires faith. While we may understand some aspects of reality and much of what Jesus teaches, we need to […]
When Jesus appeared to His disciples, they were frightened and thought He was a ghost. Jesus had to jump through hoops to prove that He was actually there in body and soul. He showed them His hands and feet and even ate something in front of them. He then recited the scripture detailing how the […]
When I was young, I used to think that John 3:16 had something to do with football after seeing people holding signs at games with that verse written on them. The signs with the John 3:16 verse were made popular by a guy who showed up to many major sporting events and positioned himself strategically […]