Category Archives: suffering

Are You Worried That The World Is Falling Apart? Here Are 5 Bible Verses You Should Know…

  Let’s be honest…there are some frightening things going on in the world. Every day we are bombarded with news about Ebola, Isis, financial uncertainty, data breaches and many other threats. While it’s not necessarily a bad thing, advanced technology … Continue reading

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5 Lessons We Can Learn From Jesus’ Calming Of The Storm

  When I speak at parishes and conferences around the country, one of my favorite Bible passages to discuss is “Jesus Calms The Storm At Sea” (Matthew 8:23-27). Basically, the disciples follow Jesus into a boat, a great storm arises, … Continue reading

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Finding Peace In A Crazy World!

  Are you growing increasingly uneasy about all of the craziness in the world? Do you find yourself worrying about Ebola, Isis, date breaches and the state of the economy? Relax! Jesus Christ is bigger than any of these problems … Continue reading

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Doing God’s Will Doesn’t Have To Feel Good!

  “Father, if you are willing, remove this chalice from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42) In the course of my travels, I have met many people who genuinely desire to follow God’s will. Many … Continue reading

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I’m Praying For You!

  First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men. (1 Timothy 2:1) Recently, I have been receiving many requests for prayers. Through social media, email and verbal communication I’ve been hearing … Continue reading

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Easing The Suffering Of Jesus…Today!

  On this holy and sad day known as Good Friday, we will have many opportunities to reflect on the suffering of Christ. While this is a great idea and something that we all should do, we need to be … Continue reading

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How Can I Be Sure I’m Following Jesus?

  After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, ?Follow me.? And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27-28) In today’s gospel, Jesus … Continue reading

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I Finally Stopped Worrying. Here’s How I Did It…

  I got to thinking the other day and I came to a surprising realization… I don’t worry anymore! If you have heard me speak or read my books, you’ll understand why this is a monumental occurrence. It is a … Continue reading

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Suffering? 10 Lessons We Can Learn From The Agony In The Garden

  Over the course of our lives, it is inevitable that we will experience suffering. It is also inevitable that this suffering will cause us to ask many questions: Why me? What should I do? Is it okay to feel … Continue reading

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Feeling Depressed and Hopeless? Turn To Saint Jude!

  One of the blessings granted to me by the Lord is the opportunity to encounter many people who are suffering. While this hardly sounds like a blessing, I consider it an honor because I’m able to share His “Good … Continue reading

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