Pause+Pray

Spiritual decluttering frees our calendars and spirits so that we have the time and energy to nurture our own talents and the gifts of others.

Driving often brings out the worst in us. We have things to get done and so little time to do them. Anything that slows us down can make us irritable.

St. Augustine hit the nail on the head when he famously said, “Love and then do as you please.” All the commandments align as we try to love God and love our neighbor.

Some like to manipulate words in the Bible to make certain passages suit their personal desires. The reality is that we must strive to take a good look at ourselves and treat others as God wants us to.

When the church's sanctuary is empty, the sanctuary lamp still burns. It's good to know that Jesus remains in our holy place even when the pews are vacant.

When you set out to serve in your community, your body goes on defense to protect you. God designed our bodies as armor for our health so that we can serve his people without worry.