"Make your words sweet. After all, you may have to eat them!" Great advice, and perfect for one who is embarking on a spiritual journey of disciplined and purposeful faith.
You see, our words are icons of our hearts. That's why paying attention to our words is part of any spiritual discipline to become the…
I love the look on my daughter's face when I tell her "You can do what you want to do AFTER you do what you have to do." Training a child (or, for that matter me!) to delay gratification is one of the most important life lessons any parent can give a child.
This basic…
So much conflict today is based on nothing more than finding out that someone agrees with someone else you disagree with! The friend of my enemy is my enemy. But what if all the conflicts in the world could be solved by admitting that the Source of all conflict FIRST starts within each of us?…
I was sitting right next to it! And then it went off! And I nearly jumped out of my skin. It was an alarm that let you know when someone was "breaking into the house." I didn't realize I was that close when they were going to test it and it scared me to death.…
Hollywood loves getting it wrong. The more I see of movies about angels or demons or the "supernatural" the more I see just why serious theological wisdom is absolutely vital to clear thinking and wise living.
It seems every time a movie about these subjects comes out everything is flat and mundane and lacking any…
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and I can really see that. The other day my daughter had the same reaction and facial expression I have when I'm frustrated. The moment made me smile, then cringe, then pray "Lord, help me be a better example to my children!"
The whole of the…
Who is Jesus Christ? There are so many answers to that question, and I guess the human race has been preoccupied with this question since the Lord came in the first place. But, we learn today that how we answer this question is a great deal more important than we may realize!
Look at our…
"All is gift." This phrase captures both the simple and profound message that embodies the mystery of living a Eucharistic life. You may ask "What does that mean?" And I understand. We moderns are far removed from a world where mystery and wonder and story dominated our human society. And we are impoverished by this…
I love the word "Beloved." It's the kind of word that bears an "antique" feel of sophistication and dignity, as well as expressing a sense of connection and intimacy that keeps it from being "stuffy" or "arrogant." To be considered "beloved" by someone else is the heart's cry of most humans! I want to be…
February is Message Month at Faith Encouraged Ministries!
We want to HEAR from YOU during February!
February is the shortest month of the year, so each February we have a Message Month to get to know you! You listen/read to the Daily Devotionals. You watch our weekly sermons. You tune into the LIVE show twice…