The story of the Good Thief amazes me. It amazes me he had faith in Jesus though he never saw Jesus work healing miracles or raise Lazarus from the dead or teach how God forgives sinners.
I am comforted by this Bible passage in difficult times: "By your perseverance, you will secure your lives." (Luke 21:19.) Another translation is, "You will be saved by being faithful to me (Jesus)."
The Feast of Passover was the most sacred way the Jewish people worshipped God. It celebrated the end of their slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land.
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, traveled to South Solon in Madison County on Oct. 31 to tour Vallery Farms and meet with farmers to discuss agriculture policy and hear how the government shutdown is hurting farmers.
I want to reopen the government as soon as possible so federal workers can get paid, Americans receive the benefits they’ve earned on time and without delay, and Congress can get back to doing the work our constituents sent us to Washington to do for them.
Next year, I will be three quarters of a century old. I'm getting closer to that day when I will stand before God in judgment. I want this meeting to be a good experience.
A life of thanksliving is based on faith in Jesus. Faith says that no matter how bad things get, God is still in charge. He watches over you with a loving care. Even Jesus, the Son of God, lived by faith in His Father.
Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the It’s About Time Act, bipartisan legislation that changes the federal government’s funding schedule to align with the calendar year.
A man stood before God the Father on the Day of Judgment. The scale of His good deeds and bad deeds weighed exactly the same. He needed one more good deed to tip the scale of good deeds in his favor so he could enter Heaven.
The Power of the Cross makes love stronger than hate, empowers forgiveness to free you from revenge, and restores hope that your sufferings are not meaningless but a force moving God to love you even more.
Niall Harbison shares the story of how a broken little dog saved his life. In Ireland, he owned a successful media company that earned him lots of money. He would be considered a success. But his life was a wreck. He started his day with three bottles of wine followed by valium that he washed down with whiskey.
There is this wonderful person I met at Children's Hospital named John. He is winning his battle against cancer because of his deep faith, limitless hope and loving support of caring family and friends.
I thoroughly enjoy Fr. Mike Paraniuk's column every time. I sometimes use it in my morning devotion time. (I am not Catholic – doesn't matter). He always tells a worthwhile story, and makes so much common sense with sweet eloquence. He is the Will Rogers of sweet spirit and truth.
