St. Francis successfully paraphrased John 1:5 when he said, “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
Setting Us Free of the Past
The woman is trapped in a bitter, cold, barren wasteland. She’s standing frozen in place, yet the entrance promises a world of warmth and sunlight.
Faith: Like Trusting a Compass
Launching into the unknown requires a dependence upon something greater than ourselves. Mariners relied on the compass. We navigate by faith.
With Wings Like Eagles
they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles… (Isaiah 40:31 RSV)
Christ’s Church Then and Now
“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven…”
Forgive our Enemies? (Jesus, You’re Kidding, Right?)
One of our most powerful spiritual weapons in this world is forgiveness.
Feeding the Wild Fire
Beware the destructive fire kindled by gossip.
Earthshaking Prayer
Earthshaking prayers harness the limitless power of our Lord to do the impossible. When our hearts mirrors His heart, God uproots great entrenched evils.
Safe Beneath His Wings
“He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge…” (Psalm 9:4 NIV)
The Divine Light Shines in the Darkness
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…” (Isaiah 9:2)
