Advent is a time of preparation. In the Christian faith, it is time to prepare for the birth of Jesus. This may seem silly to some non-believers since Jesus was already born. Much like we celebrate the birth of each human being, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains more here. What is Advent? Advent begins the Church’s liturgical year. The four Sundays, along with the weekdays, comprise the season leading up to... Read more
One of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Sunday Homilies really sparked my interest on this topic of being a laborer for Christ. In today’s world, religion is being criticized and even ostracized from mainstream everything. I began thinking and praying how I can do better. I know I need to be Christ-like as well as live as a disciple as called in the Bible in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of... Read more
One of the things I learned during 35 years of marriage is what to talk about before marriage! Hindsight is 20/20!! In my previous article, “Insights from 35 Years of Marriage,”I briefly mentioned some important topics to discuss before marriage to help create a strong and lasting marriage. This article will take a dive into these topics and why they are important for a strong and lasting marriage. Talk Before and During Marriage Couples need to have important... Read more
October 28, 2024 marked 35 years of marriage for my husband and me. We were married young, especially by today’s standards. I was 21 and he was 23 years old. We had good times. We had bad times. Our greatest success is our three adult children and our three (so far) grandchildren. Marriage takes real work. Today I want to share what I learned over the last 35 years. You may take it as relationship advice or just a... Read more
Engaging in Religious Pluralism as a Christian Our society today is based on political correctness or what I see as ‘I am always right” and “My needs are more important than yours.” That may seem like a bold statement, especially when talking about Religious Pluralism. The fact is, even though it is everywhere, I did not truly know what it was until I started researching for this article. Religious pluralism is known as the idea that people... Read more
Advocating for the Vulnerable Injustice can be seen everywhere in this world. You see it publicly, at work and in the home. Christians are called to stand to do more, to be more. Christians are called to be the defenders of the oppressed. This can be seen echoed throughout scripture. From human trafficking to gender-based violence, there are countless injustices that disproportionately affect women and children, and it is our responsibility as believers to advocate for their rights. We need... Read more
The Ten Commandments In today’s world where political correctness and technologies shape the way we live, it’s easy to question the relevance of ancient teachings like the Ten Commandments. In fact, many people are not only pushing faith out of society, but Christianity and all it stands for. The commandments were first given to Moses thousands of years ago, these commandments were designed to guide the Israelites in their relationship with God and each other. But do these commandments still... Read more
Look Beyond Yourself with Faith Have you ever been so caught up in your own life that you failed to notice the struggles of others? Do you look beyond yourself? If the answer is no, know that you are not alone. In this world of me, me, me, we tend to focus more on our own needs than the needs of other people. If you have ever read the Bible or learned anything about Christianity, you know that is not... Read more
Finding Strength Beyond Humanity: How to Grow in Faith and Support Others Have you ever felt like humanity has failed you? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected, lacking encouragement, or even questioning the role of spiritual leaders in your life? While it can be painful when human touch, support, and spiritual guidance fall short, it doesn’t mean you are without hope. There is a way to grow in your faith, find purpose, and help others, even when it feels like... Read more
Overcoming the Struggles of Modern Motherhood with Faith Last Wednesday, October 2, 2024, I gave a live talk about overcoming the struggles of modern motherhood. You can check out the video here. I also wrote and shared here two articles entitled ”What Does It Mean to Be a Proverbs 31 Woman in Modern Times?” and “Do You Intertwine Motherhood with Christianity?” I wanted to go deeper into the topic of modern motherhood and being empowered by faith... Read more
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