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God As a Shield

There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.

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I Want the Light

In John 3:19, we read, “The light came into the world, but the people preferred darkness to light.” How can we seek the light in our lives?
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Countering Discord

“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment...”(Ephesians 4:29).
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The Wisdom of Age

Whatever your age, you likely know someone who is older. Our elders have important wisdom to offer us, but many of them are suffering as well.
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Struggles at Work: A Franciscan Perspective

In our professional lives, we often encounter challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and disheartened.
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Timothy’s Help

Despite the two letters written to St. Timothy, he doesn’t get a lot of personal face time in the Bible; his various snippets are scattered.
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Brokenness Is the Place of the Encounter

The word encounter is defined as an unexpected meeting with someone. Today, consider how the hardest parts of your life, the most difficult situations, have led you to encountering God.
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