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!
Question: Hard to Forgive
As Christians, we ask the Lord to "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." That means that if we don't forgive others, then we shouldn't expect the Lord to forgive us. Unfortunately, forgiveness isn't always easy! With that in mind,...
Conversation: Course Correction
Lent provides a great opportunity for us to recognize that the path of our life is not clearly marked like the lines on a road. But without something like that, how do we know we're still on the right track? With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the...
Challenge: New Perspective
Jesus frequently went off by himself to pray and reflect, often to a mountain or other high place. We also need to make time to reflect and gain perspective on our lives. With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Reflect on your life from a new...
Question: Respond to Temptations
It’s important to know that Jesus faced temptations. But it’s even more important to note that Jesus did not give in to them. No matter what the devil said or did, Jesus had a response. He was prepared! With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: How do...
Conversation: Seeing Clearly
Jesus warned us not to be hypocrites by telling us to remove the plank from our own eyes before pointing out the speck in someone else's eye. If we focus on ourselves first, we'll find something about ourselves that needs to be uncovered, examined, and addressed! With...
Challenge: Pray for Strength
It can be very hard to forgive others, especially when they've done something to hurt us. If you're struggling, it can help to to step back and start with the basics by asking the Lord to give you the strength you need. With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge...
Question: Trust the Lord
When we put our trust in Jesus, our focus won’t be on money, fame, and power - it will be on loving God, helping others, and building the kingdom on earth. With that in mind, here's your REAL Question for the week: How can you "put your trust in the Lord?" As you're...
Conversation: Fisher of People
When Simon, James, and John left everything behind to follow Jesus, he told them they would be catching men instead of fish. We are called to do the same, so we need to figure out exactly what it means to us and our families! With that in mind, here's your REAL...
Challenge: Be Patient
St. Paul wrote that love is patient, kind, and bears all things. Do you do that at home? Or are you often impatient with members of your family? With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Choose to be patient with your family! As Christians, we're...
Question: Spirit Gifts
We are all created by God and our unique gifts and talents come from the Spirit - but it's up to us to choose to use them. If we want to understand what we're called to do, we can start by thinking about what gifts we've been given. With that in mind, here's your REAL...