Tag: faith
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A (Much Needed) New Year’s Blessing
I say for the world to see faith, hope, charity and patience in action it will most likely have to come from us – you and me. That’s where our faith, in all it’s goodness, beauty and truth is displayed. Lay Catholics venture out each day, and put that faith in motion.
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#42 How A Relationship with Mary Can Impact Your Professional Life
“His mother said to the servers, ‘Do whatever he tells you’.” – John 2:5 There are many reasons to love Mary. As followers of Christ, we hold her up as the symbol of humility and service. She is the perfect role model for devoutness, quiet strength and steadfastness. Her story is of a woman…
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#36 Want Enduring Prosperity?
“With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.” Proverbs 8:18 If a true friend and confidant approached you with a guaranteed means of acquiring life-long success – I bet you would give him or her your undivided attention. It’s human nature to flock to those appearing to be successful in something we…
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#35 Are You Afraid to Ask for Help?
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7 We all have those aha moments when it comes to God. Moments when we are blessed with clarity. We see glimpses of how God is truly behind everything, sometimes guiding us through situations,…
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#29 Catholic Millennials: Want to Experience the Power of YES?
Want to become excited about the next generation of Church laity? Want a shot of optimism about how the corporate world will operate in the future? Are you a Millennial and want to get involved with one of the most exciting endeavors of the New Evangelization? All you have to do then, is join up…
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#23 Look For The Writing On The Wall
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not your woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 The first time I read this verse I was several hours into a job interview that would change my life. I…
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#20 Do You Not Yet Have Faith?
“Then He said to them, ‘Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?’ ” Jesus, Mark 4:40 For me, the word yet jumps out most. When will we finally cast fears aside, by choosing to focus on faith and ignoring the negative? The above quote came Mark’s version of “The Calming of The…
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Do You Not Yet Have Faith?
“Then He said to them, ‘Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?’ ” Jesus, Mark 4:40 For me, the word yet jumps out the most. When will we finally cast fears aside, by choosing to focus on faith and ignoring the negative? The above quote came Mark’s version of “The Calming of…
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#19 Four Ways to Defeat Your Stress!
In November of 2015 I conducted a survey of my book and article readers. I wanted to know how this largely Catholic, non-Catholic Christian and professional group viewed current stressors in their lives. When asked what they considered to be a personal struggle, the top three answers were: Feeling overwhelmed/out of balance Fighting effects of…
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Four Keys to Defeating Your Stress!
In November of 2015 I conducted a survey of my book and article readers. I wanted to know how this largely Catholic, non-Catholic Christian and professional group viewed current stressors in their lives. When asked what they considered to be a personal struggle, the top three answers were: Feeling overwhelmed/out of balance Fighting effects of…
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