Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular… Read More Love Compels Us
I used to be a prostitute. And then, one night, I met a Catholic priest who changed my life forever. Father Ramirez didn’t preach at me like most religious people do. Instead, he asked me about myself and what got me into prostitution. He sat and listened as I shared my story and not once… Read More Shaniqua’s Story
When John Mason Neale founded the Sisterhood of St. Margaret to care for the sick, he was met with opposition from church members. They attempted to thwart his efforts to alleviate the misery of the poor, many of whom died unattended. He was accused of returning to Roman Catholicism because of the nuns. They threatened… Read More Remembered Today
Father Desjardins was saying a prayer and as he kissed the rosary, he opened his eyes because he sensed that he wasn’t alone. Ede was standing there, watching him. He put the rosary in the pocket of his Cossack and then beckoned her to approach him. “I’m sorry, Father Desjardins,” she apologized. “I didn’t mean… Read More Why Good Friday?
“Thanks for lunch, Boris,” Tulia said when they were standing outside of the restaurant. Lunch with her had been very pleasant and it had helped him to forget about Cate for a while. “You’re welcome,” he said quietly. “Am I forgiven?” “Of course.” “I returned the engagement ring this morning, you know.” “Oh. That must… Read More Tulia’s Invitation
And now, dear brothers, I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when… Read More The Blessed Assurance
“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD” – Leviticus 19:28, NKJV I never thought of getting a tattoo until I met and fell in love with Roger. We met at a book fair four years ago. We were book lovers… Read More I Love Him
A couple of years ago, my world as I knew it was turned upside down. I was 17 and at my cousin, Rose’s wedding. At the reception, a relative who had way too much to drink, put his arm around me and said, “I don’t know about the rest of the family but I’m sure… Read More Matt’s Story
My name is Folani. At the age of 16, I was forced to marry the man who raped me so that I wouldn’t bring shame on my family. He wanted to marry me but after I rejected him, he raped me. I told my my mother what he had done to me and she insisted… Read More Folani’s Story
He will swallow up death for all time, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces – Isaiah 25:8 Less than a month after our son died, we found out that the cause of death was a “sudden acute severe Asthma attack.” The attack was so sudden that nothing could have prevented… Read More Cause of Death
Notes to Women 