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How to Get to Heaven

One of the biggest questions people ask is, “How do I get to Heaven?” There are many answers, but they all come down to this: aligning our will with God’s. That might sound simple, but living it out is anything but easy. We all have our own wants, desires, needs, and expectations. And the list […]

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Glorify the Lord by Your Life

We exist because of God’s immense love for us. Even after humanity turned away from Him through original sin, He sent His Son to redeem us. There is no way to fully repay God for His love, but we can use this life to glorify Him and strive to become more like Him. In this […]

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I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Christmas is a busy time of the year. There are parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and lots and lots of shopping. Many believe it’s not the most wonderful time of the year. However, Christmas offers a great opportunity to rekindle relationships with family and grow close with those we love the most. The family […]

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Make Straight His Paths

During Advent, we celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate His second coming. Jesus doesn’t seek to bring condemnation or punishment when He returns, but offers us salvation and eternal joy. So, we must ask ourselves: what are we doing to prepare for His arrival in our lives, and are we making His journey to us an […]

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What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life

In the Gospel for this weekend, a man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” After the man tells Jesus that he follows all the commandments, Jesus responds, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in Heaven; then come, follow me.” The man, saddened […]

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Who’s the Greatest?

My kids turn everything into a competition. They race to the front door when we come home and compare who got the most dessert in their bowl. Even Jesus’s apostles debated who among them was the greatest. However, Jesus tells His apostles that if they want to be first, they must be last, and if […]

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From Within the Heart

Bad habits are common. Whether it’s smoking, drinking too much, biting fingernails, or eating too much junk food, these behaviors can harm our health. While all those behaviors can be harmful, the real damage is done from within our hearts. We interact with the world through our actions, and behind every action is a desire […]