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Five Steps toward Better Communication

Five Steps toward Better Communication

The Bible has advice on everything under the sun, even communication. We can use its guidance to forge more peaceful interactions with others.

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Praying the Psalms

Anyone who prays the Psalms over a period of time is bound to have some favorites. As a Franciscan and a Scripture scholar, I would like to share my personal favorites.
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angry with god

Angry with God

A vibrant relationship with God requires us to own our emotions—even anger. Just ask Job and Abraham.
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The Bible’s Supporting Players: Hiram of Tyre

Without Hiram of Tyre, Solomon’s splendid Temple might not have been built and the Lord’s promise to David would not have been fulfilled.
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Did God Hate Esau?

Malachi 1:1-3 says: “An oracle. The word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi. ‘I have loved you,’ says the LORD; but you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ says the LORD: ‘yet I loved ...
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Bible flavors

Flavors of the Bible

Spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with these ingredients from the Bible.
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Gospel of Luke

God’s Great Reversal: Key to the Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke, read at Mass on most Sundays this year, affirms that God values each of us regardless of age, wealth, health or gender.
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