Overcoming Darkness
Be inspired to overcome every “pharaoh” and civilization that exploits or oppresses people.
The Nativity Scene: Mary
St. Francis of Assisi found the perfect way to dramatize the Christmas Story—the story of how the Light overcame the…
The Nativity Scene: Baby Jesus
St. Francis of Assisi found the perfect way to dramatize the Christmas Story—the story of how the Light overcame the…
St. Francis of Assisi’s Vision of the Nativity
In 1204, the army of the Western Christians fought the army of the Eastern Christians at Constantinople. The armies wanted…
St. Francis of Assisi Made the Way of Jesus Great Again
Jesus taught us: “[I]t is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.” (Luke 9:48). But…
A Great Crowd of Witnesses
My alma mater is Houghton College—a liberal arts college in the Christian traditions of John and Charles Wesley. On most…
Jesus Overcomes the Darkness of Doubts
Some of us have to wait longer than others until we see and hear Jesus clearly—until he overcomes the Darkness…
Paul Sets His Jailer Free
Paul loved to spread the good news about the Way of Jesus to people and places that had not yet…
Gideon Defeats Innumerable Enemies
We can only be courageous when we are weak. It takes immense courage for a younger, weaker child to confront…
Overcoming the Deceitfulness of Wealth
“When God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them . . . —this is a gift…