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On the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, We Need These Messengers of Hope

September 29, 2020 By Tina Clark Leave a Comment

When angels appear to people in scripture the first thing they say is, “Do not be afraid!” And that’s what I need to hear today, on the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels. 

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: angels, Black Lives Matter, coronavirus, fear, Feast Days, St. Michael, St. Michael and All Angels

Divine Encounter

March 25, 2020 By Karen Montagno 1 Comment

What a powerful moment, this divine encounter.  

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Annunciation, coronavirus, courage, fear, Gabriel, Mary

Scratching in the Cat Box of My Mind

March 23, 2020 By Mary Lee Wile 14 Comments

Howard Thurman writes, “In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair.”  

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Filed Under: Lent Tagged With: coronavirus, fear, grandchildren, grandparents, Howard Thurman, Prayer

Just Like Peter

October 13, 2019 By Michelle Heed Leave a Comment

This morning in devotions, I saw myself in Peter. I didn’t reflect Pentecost evangelical Peter or stepping out of the boat Peter, but anxiety ridden at the cross Peter.  Peter, how I wish I related to one of your more shining moments.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: denial, fear, Jesus Christ, St. Peter

Saint Francis’ Reminder

October 4, 2019 By Carrie Willard 1 Comment

Anyone who visits our house might guess at why we love Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his love of animals.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: animals, fear, Jesus, Lesser Feasts and Fasts, St. Francis

Feeling fear? Just say no. Have courage instead.

October 31, 2018 By Miriam McKenney 1 Comment

Feeling more fear than courage? Miriam reflects on loss, depression, and accepting God’s repeated invitation to be not afraid.

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Filed Under: Parenting, Prayer, Way of Love Tagged With: Bible, courage, fear, God, Jesus, loss, pray, Prayer, Spirit, teenagers, teens

Philippians taught me how I could comfort my son – and challenge myself.

October 17, 2017 By Karen Neiswender Calani 2 Comments

What follows this verse in Philippians is a reminder that if we follow the practices mentioned in this chapter, the God of peace will be with us.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: children, fear, God, parenting, Philippians, Prayer, St. Paul, young children

I don’t carry a shield. But if I’m truly following Jesus, I’ll need one.

September 4, 2017 By Ryan Casey Waller Leave a Comment

If we are to stand against evil, St. Paul says, we must clothe ourselves in the full armor of God.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: armor, discipleship, Disney, evil, fear, St. Paul

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