Lives of the Saints

There is Something About Mary Series – Aligning Our Will With God’s

Day Thirteen: Ponder, Pray, Reflect, Act

Ponder:  The unwanted gift of suffering.  God does not cause suffering, but He allows it to help us grow.  Today we see how aligning our will with Gods can allow for redemptive suffering.

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Acts of Goodness

Did You Help Tend to My Souls?

It is no secret that many people are struggling with the label Christian.  In fact, the millennial generation is witnessing the rise of a group sociologists now call the “Nones”—people who proudly boast no religious affiliation.  Young people are leaving Christianity and joining this group in droves. In the past decade alone, this group has grown 40%.  All the while, the quest for spirituality and the practice of mindfulness to find inner peace is off the charts. 

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Lives of the Saints

There is Something About Mary Series – Ever Feel You Miss the Mark?

Day Five: Ponder, Pray, Reflect, Act

Ponder:   This little prayer of 27 words provides a cliff note version of the major Gospel themes: sin and forgiveness, heaven and hell, and the rich mercy of God. 

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