Indeed He is Risen!

Make no mistake – Easter is a time for celebration! And not because Reese’s has their eggs practically everywhere (though that reason might be a close second). No, it’s a time for celebration because Christ IS risen! Notice that I didn’t say...
Challenge: Pray Every Day

Challenge: Pray Every Day

Jesus suffered and died for us. Why? Because he always was and always will be passionate about us! Unfortunately, we’re not always all that passionate in return. To be honest, we can be downright ungrateful and sinful at times. With that in mind, here’s...

What is Passion?

This past Sunday was Palm Sunday… but it’s also commonly known as Passion Sunday. That’s because the suffering and death of Jesus is often referred to as his “passion.” Unfortunately, when most people think about Passion Sunday, they...
Challenge: Lost to New

Challenge: Lost to New

During Lent, we focus on the suffering of Jesus and the sacrifice he made for us – the ultimate sacrifice – but we should also keep our eyes on Easter. The Paschal Mystery is that there is suffering and death – but it’s always followed by new...

New Life Will Come!

It’s very easy to focus on the negative things in life. Too often, I find myself dwelling on every little thing that went wrong and I completely forget about all of the things that went right. I overlook my blessings and only look at my trials, challenges, and...