Posts Tagged ‘Evangelism’
The Power of Compassion
Jesus said, “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13.35) He also said, “Love your enemies.” (Matthew 5.43) Did you ever wonder what happens when we love one another and love our enemies? Even non-Christian historical texts verify that ancient Christians were compassionate to…
Read MoreYou Can’t Outworld the World
It’s prom and graduation season. Before you know it, school will be out for summer and we must ask ourselves if anything has changed this year? Our children might be smarter as they move on whatever next education level they choose, but are the closer to God? As ‘church communities’ we spend countless hours planning…
Read MoreWhen Light Shines
Since we were children, we have understood the power of light to reveal the truth. A glimmer of light was enough to send monsters into hiding, and a mere night light was sufficient to keep them away. There is nothing hidden when the light shines. Today the Church commemorates the appearance of the Cross as…
Read MoreStop Questioning God
We say we believe. We say we trust. We say that Jesus Christ is God. Still, we question whether He knows the best way to live or not. Sure, way not actually ask Him, but our actions speak for themselves. We live as if we question who knows best and nobody is immune. In those…
Read MoreEpisode 477 – Faith Courage and Action
When we have faith like Joseph of Arimathea who buried Jesus, and courage like the Myrrh Bearing Women, who went in the darkness of the night to anoint Jesus, our actions are blessed by God for the glory of His Church. Through faith, courage, and action, we will go out in the darkness of the…
Read MorePower Before Our Eyes
For many years I used to wonder why so many people do not believe in Jesus Christ as God. He has presented Himself to the entire world through direct personal interaction, and through the Gospel and the Church. Still, so many choose not to believe. This is what comes to my mind when I read…
Read MoreI was hungry and you gave me a dollar
Many years ago, I was blessed to volunteer at a downtown mission center in Denver, Colorado. The mission center offered clothing and food supplies to the homeless and indigent population surrounding the ‘old church’ in the city. I learned a great deal from the nun who was director. She used to say to me, “God…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 37 – Your Life is Your Evangelism
The other day I was asked by the Church doesn’t evangelize ‘like’ the Protestants in America. I was told that since we have the truth of Christ, we should be more vocal and more intentional with our outreach. We should have a plan. I don’t agree with the premise. Take a moment and read today’s…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 19 – Calling All People to God
I’m blessed to live in a place where the Church is made visible to the entire city. Our host parish of Saint Nicholas Cathedral offers Church services daily during Great Lent (almost daily year-round) and the sound of Church bells calls all people to God, daily. This image of calling all people to God is…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 3
One of the most common conversations I have with people is how much, or how little, God is willing to help us. Expressions like ‘God placed me,’ or ‘God chose for me,’ reflect the idea that God is actively reaching down and manipulating people. I don’t see it. What strikes me in today’s reading is…
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