Is it bad that I don’t feel happy today? Do I have to? Does everyone else rejoice when they’re told to? Am I a bad Christian?
December 17, 2024
To be blessed is greater than to be “happy” in this life. Those who are poor, or mourn, or are persecuted for Christ in this life will “inherit the kingdom," says Jesus.
August 13, 2024
“We all are born into the world looking for someone looking for us, and that we remain in this mode of searching for the rest of our lives.” - Curt Thompson I have a deep desire to know God. And not just know him, but for him to know me. For him to see me. My heart is touched by passages of scripture where God directly intervenes in someone’s life. John 1:43-51 is one such passage.
January 19, 2024
Wanting to deepen your connection with God in the new year? Here are five simple and doable ideas you can try.
December 28, 2023
Matthew 21:33-46 and Isaiah 5:1-7. God has some really tough questions for his people! How could I answer them? Let's look at Jesus' harsh words in light of his life and actions.
October 10, 2023
The story of Mary and Martha teaches us much about Christian contemplation. It shows us that the key is attending to God word. It's not that Mary was meditating and Martha was working, but rather that Martha let her sister distract her from attending to Jesus' words. So let's be all ears for Jesus.
February 21, 2023
How do we pray the Lord's prayer in a meaningful way? How do we contemplate Jesus's words instead of glossing over them? Enjoy this exerpt from Brandon's session on the Lord's Prayer during our Simply Pray One Day Retreat as he unpacks these questions.
January 24, 2023
The Lord’s prayer is deeper than we often recognize. St. Cyprian wasn’t joking when he said that it is an entire “compendium of heavenly doctrine.”
January 17, 2023
Words come from my soul. Eyes may be windows into my soul, but words are its breath and life. The Indian elder could only feel the depth of John's words because he couldn’t understand. But to the one who is able to understand, words can reveal a person’s true self, their deepest longings and darkest intentions.
March 8, 2022
In my imagination I see the paradoxical scene. Gabriel—beautiful and fearsome—kneels before humble little Mary. His wings are tucked respectfully behind his back, his eyes aflame with excitement. What honor has been given to him! He was chosen to deliver the first glad tidings of great joy.
December 21, 2021
