REAL Actions
Even small steps in the right direction make a difference!You’ll be well on your way to becoming a true disciple of Christ!
Challenge: Difficulty Communicating
We all have people in our lives who, at times, seem to speak a foreign language. For whatever reason, we just can’t see eye-to-eye with them. With the help of the Holy Spirit, however, all of the excuses should be taken away. The unifying power of the Spirit will help...
Question: Share Talent
Being a Christian in today’s world is far from easy but God wants us to use our gifts, insights, and talents. We don’t live apart from this world because it's where the Reign of God is ready and waiting to come about... and we need to help! With that in mind, here's...
Conversation: What Prevents Peace?
Every day we face deadlines, appointments and dozens of things that make us scurry frantically from place to place. Our lives are so packed, it’s no wonder that our definition of peace is nothing more than a quiet moment when no one can find us! With that in mind,...
Challenge: Show Love
Jesus commanded us to love one another – and that means we have to act. Love is not simply about what we say; it’s about what we do and about how we live our lives all the time! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Take one simple action to show...
Question: Christian Role Model
Christ is calling us, so we need to listen to what he is saying. Many other Christians are looking for a better role model, so living Jesus’ commands might give them the model of living they need. But it starts with hearing his voice and then following him! With that...
Conversation: Reminder to Follow
We are called to spread the Good News – that Christ has died, risen, and will come again – and to be fishers of men. But we need a reminder every now and then! With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: How does Jesus remind you to follow him?...
Challenge: Doubt not Disbelief
There is nothing wrong with questioning, especially when it comes to our faith, because we will never fully understand our Creator. The critical thing to understand is that doubt is different than disbelief. Disbelief means you're certain but doubt means your still...
Question: Relate to Life
At Easter, we remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We also come face to face with the resurrected Jesus every time we receive Jesus in the breaking of the bread at the Sunday Eucharist. But the Paschal Mystery goes far beyond that! With that in...
Conversation: New Life
Christians understand that suffering and death are things we experience throughout our lives, but the Paschal Mystery is that suffering and death lead to resurrection. What that means for us is that the death of one thing will lead to new life in something else! With...
Challenge: Different Light
The scribes and Pharisees often tried to trip Jesus up by presenting him with a problem that they believed could only be solved by turning to the law but Jesus usually did something they didn't expect. He came at the dilemma from a different angle. With that in mind,...