I have discovered that there’s nothing like a good Bible verse to lift my spirits when I’m feeling down. When I’m struggling to find joy, God’s Word always picks me up. I ran across this verse today and I wanted to share it with you. It would be a good message to print out and tape to your bathroom mirror so that you see it first thing in the morning: “Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the... Read more
“I can’t do this!” Hardly a day goes by when I don’t feel the urge to say these words. Sometimes I’ll say it verbally and other times I’ll just think it, but the feeling is the same. I often feel so inadequate as a husband, father, writer, speaker, disciple and human being. There are so many things I struggle with – making decisions, controlling my tongue, dealing with crises, being kind to others, etc. For the most part, I feel... Read more
Stepping out of the boat and saying “yes” to God can be a scary experience. Just because you’re doing what the Lord wants you to do doesn’t mean that you’ll experience smooth sailing. Peter learned that when he made the decision to get out of the boat and walk on the water (Matthew 14:22-33). In my recent article for CatholicPhilly.com, I looked at 5 Things To Expect When You Get Out Of The Boat… 1. Risk Anything that Jesus asks... Read more
When Jesus chose the apostles and sent them to proclaim the Good News, he first had to give them power. As a result, they suddenly found themselves able to cure diseases wherever they went. Pretty cool, right? Not really. Somehow, they missed the point that the power was coming from Jesus and not from them. As a result, their egos grew a little too big. After seeing them argue about which one of them was the greatest (Luke 9:46), Jesus had... Read more
Sometimes we get so focused on our own needs that we forget about the needs of others. In the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus reminds us to look out for those in need. It’s a tough message, but one that we all need to hear. We’ll discuss it this week on The Gary Zimak Show. If you can spare 30 minutes, give it a listen. Read more
Yesterday, I wrote about the shortsightedness of the Israelites as they struggled to rebuild the temple. Unable to picture the finished product, they became discouraged and were about to give up until God intervened with a much needed pep talk. We may not even realize it, but we fall into the same trap just about every day. We’re praying for a miracle, we’re trying to become more like Christ, we’re waiting for a family member to return to church and... Read more
It’s a lot easier to believe in something when you can see it with your own eyes. Agreed? Unfortunately, thinking like that will prevent God from working great miracles in your life. Walking by faith means trusting him even when you can’t see or feel his presence. It means believing that he can do the impossible in your life. All too often we do the opposite and give up, thinking that “it will never work out”. In 586 BC, the... Read more
I have a confession to make. Sometimes I feel discouraged or just plain bummed out. If you can relate, I have something I’d like to share with you. I’ve discovered a “secret weapon” that always makes me feel better. Instead of feeling sorry for myself and riding out the storm (which I did for many years), I reach for my Bible and let the Lord speak to me. Almost instantly, I start to feel a little better. Here’s an example…... Read more
Do you feel powerful? Depending on the day or the situation, your answer may vary. When faced with financial challenges, serious illness or a family member who has lost the faith, there’s a good chance you may be feeling powerless. You may wonder why God is asking you to “do the impossible”, especially since you’re not qualified. Here’s some good news. You’re more powerful than you think! Before sending out the apostles (who were REALLY not qualified) to proclaim the... Read more
When told that his mothers and brothers were standing outside wishing to see him, Jesus responded in an interesting way. His words remind us how blessed we are to be Christians. “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” (Luke 8:21) Even though we may not have a biological connection to Jesus, we are part of his family. By hearing and responding to his commands, we are granted an incredible privilege.... Read more
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