Run to the Father. His Arms Are Open Wide.
When I was looking for an online photo to capture a father’s arms open wide to his child for this post today, I ran across this one. You see the unspeakable joy of a young son running to his father after the dad was held captive in Syria for six months by a rogue al-Qaeda…
She Needed a Hero So She Became One
The recent indiscretions of high profile men has been the topic of conversation lately. The good news is that women are “coming out of the closet” to reveal their stories that were hidden for years, for fear of loss of job or other consequences. They are stepping up to, hopefully, help other women stand up…
Why Are We Poor Little Lambs Who Have Lost Our Way?
Remember singing “We’re poor little lambs who have lost our way. Baa, baa, baa”? That little song represents many of us who wander off from their shepherd. The cartoon here is funny but, the message is clear and VERY real to our lives. Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them,…
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
With six grandchildren, I’ve watch many animated movies and among my favorites was Toy Story. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” is the theme song. Maybe we should use it as our own theme song: You’ve got a friend in me. You’ve got a friend in me. You’ve got troubles, and I’ve got ’em too…
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
I love the way my friend, Melissa Ascarino Silvestro, Director of Adult and Family Life at my church, talks and leads those in faith formation to falling in love with Jesus. First it’s getting acquainted with Him and His Church. It’s all about a Love Story. Please allow me to give you her perspective of…