March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph, Jesus’s earthly father. For a man about whom little is written, he casts a long shadow on all of us even today, two millennia later, as we too struggle to obey the will of God in our lives.
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In an age where anyone can step up to be a pastor based on personal calling, it can sometimes make us uneasy about the people we follow. On the other hand, scripture gives us an example of what it looks like appointing someone faithful, humble, and willing to leadership.
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How did Simeon and Anna recognize Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented by His parents at the temple? What was it about Him that caught their eye? What was it about them that enabled their eyes to be caught? As we close this season of Epiphany, what epiphanies might Jesus have in store for us as He shines His light both on our hearts and around the globe?
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In the United States, we are very familiar with Paul and his work in the gospel. So much so, that we often over look the miracle that he became an apostle at all. On this feast day, may we remind ourselves what is at the heart of Paul’s work and the price he paid to make the name of Jesus known throughout the world.
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Peter is probably the most talked about Apostle in the Bible. There are many stories of his failure or speaking out of turn. However, when was the last time you considered the gravity of his words: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
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Today is the beginning of a New year! For many of us we are thinking about what is to come. But what if we looked back at who we are supposed to be?
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There is nothing more precious than a newborn baby. Each one is beautiful, soft, and peaceful. It is hard to imagine that anyone would want to harm a child. However, upon the incarnation of the One, True King under a despicable, evil tyrant, no measures are too far.
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When we think of the Apostle John, we think about his writings, being present at the cross, and at the transfiguration. Needless to say, John holds an important part in scripture. One of the amazing parts about John’s life is the length of life he lived and the martyrdom he received because of that.
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Sometimes, our faith can lead us to persecution. In modern day North America, that might mean we get “canceled” or ridiculed for our faith, but probably not killed. However, are we allowing the fear of persecution to prevent us from proclaiming out faith? Join me as we look at the bold faith of the first martyr, St. Stephen.
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Although this man is barely referenced in the Bible, he still has much to teach us about overcoming our doubts.
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