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The Rich Man and His Harvest: A Gospel Parable

Jim Van Vurst, OFM January 12, 2023

There are 18 parables in the Gospel of Luke. One of the shortest ones contains one of the most powerful messages.

Five Steps toward Better Communication

Colleen Arnold, MD February 25, 2022

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

Praying the Psalms

Hilarion Kistner, OFM December 29, 2021

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.

Angry with God

Richard B. Patterson, PhD February 25, 2021

A vibrant relationship with God requires us to own our emotions—even anger. Just ask Job and Abraham.

The Bible’s Supporting Players: Hiram of Tyre

Christopher Gaul May 13, 2020

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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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 ...