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Catholic Christian Columnist at Patheos.
Politics makes a terrible god and many are guilty of idolatry.
07.10.2025 17:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The saddest thing about the prosperity gospel is not that it dreams to big, but dreams to small. It trades eternal riches for the goods and riches of this life.
05.10.2025 05:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congress debating the budget during a government shutdown.
01.10.2025 14:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0If the government shuts down the house and senate still get paid. Remember that.
01.10.2025 00:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0There is a lot to be said about sitting in silence. We often ignore this very important part of prayer. We can't be the ones doing all the talking. Sit, be quiet, and listen.
27.09.2025 13:11 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Encourage someone today. The world needs more of that.
25.09.2025 12:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Online hate is always about the person sending it, not the person receiving it. Happy, whole, hopeful people don't send hate mail.
24.09.2025 13:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We have all been through trials, and some of us have been through worse than others. Don't hide your scars. Wear them as proof that God heals.
21.09.2025 15:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Human beings can be coldhearted. Fortunately, by contrast, God's mercy is inexhaustible.
09.09.2025 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We need to do less commenting on Scripture and let Scripture do more commenting on us.
07.09.2025 12:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0If we want to end the stigma surrounding mental health, especially within Christianity, then we need more people of faith willing to admit their struggles.
06.09.2025 11:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
βSt. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
"It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes."
βSt. Thomas Aquinas