The Bible is certainly one of the books with most influence. Many Christians own a well-worn dog-eared bible which they've taken with them for many years. The improvements in technology led to dramtized audio Bibles. These bibles in audio format have made this document much more accessible to a larger audience. It doesn't matter if you have read

Approximately two thirds of physical illness can be traced to a psychological cause. Millions of Americans, addicted to antidepressants and other drugs, are seeking relief. The problem is that relief never comes. Drugs only treat the symptoms. They aren't the cure. They don't provide healing. Psychological causes often include a lack of forgi

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to keep things organized and running efficiently in your life, unexpected things happen that threaten to completely undermine your sense of well-being. These upsets can be big or small, ranging from identity theft to losing your car keys. Yet they are enough to make you feel that they completely ruin everyt

It's a bird. . It's a plane. . No! It's Jesus Christ, Superman, Savior of the world! "Roll the stone away, Lazarus come out!" Commanded Jesus. Immediately Lazarus walked out from his rocky crypt pulling the grave clothes away from His face while taking a deep gulp of fresh air. John 11: 45-48, "Many of the people who had come to visit Mary

The lighthouse of God shone brightly beckoning all who would see the light to listen to His words of wisdom. Follow the light of Jesus and it will open up a world to you that you would never have understood before you allowed your heart to understand the secrets God is ready to reveal. As a small child I was given a burgundy book of Bible stor

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or RCIA is something you may see advertised in your parish bulletin but not really know something about. You may be asked to be a sponsor but not really know what it means or if you can even participate in the process. But over the course of the last 30 years the RCIA programs, has gone though a major tr

When trying to put together a solid timeline of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), you have to go back to the early church at the point when the 12 Apostles were in charge of it, directly. They would go though the towns and countries spreading the Good News and would come upon small communities where individuals would come together

How can an organization that claims to be the ambassador of the creator of the heavens and earth become so ineffective at a global level? How can an organization that claims to be the ambassador of the one who created life lose so much influence over time? How can an institution that claims to be the ambassador of the one who is intimately involved

Stormy clouds of darkness parted as a pure white dove descended from a vibrant ray of light with a small olive branch clasped in it's beak. One person and then another accepted the Holy Spirits message, but most shook their heads unable to believe in anything more than what they could humanly see. I stood in shocked silence questioning why it w

"To have it all, first you have to lose it all," says best-selling author Steve Bonenberger. "When your current life is no longer possible, then you're ready for the Daily Code, the new road map that takes your feet off the path of less onto the road to more. The new Daily Code is one of the five life-changing lessons Bonenberger teaches in his

Joshua left the tent of the presence of the Lord dumbfounded by the Lord's command. The Israelite army was to march around the heavily fortified city of Jericho seven times and shout on the final pass. Determined to show no apprehension for God's request, Joshua walked back towards the encampment and was met by a man. Joshua 5: 13-15, "While

Bombs exploded across the night sky lighting up the world with hot fiery bursts of red. A loud sonic boom awakened the sleeping people to the reality of war. Fear perpetrated the hearts of those who were not prepared. Horror lined the faces of those who survived the first attack. Terror overwhelmed their thoughts because it was only a matter

Twenty million people are depressed in the United States alone! Many have lost hope not only in themselves, but in the American Dream. Thoughts of suicide fill their days because of the dread of living yet another day of unhappiness. Why is this happening? Why are people melting away under clouds of hopelessness and fear? Why are they feeling

The atmosphere darkened bringing a creepy chill of expectancy to the land. The tornado sirens sounded warning all residents to immediately take shelter. Fear dropped into my mind as I realized that my daughter, son and their families were in a severe storm watch where tornadoes were sighted. Turning on my television set a news anchorman withi

As the sun rose over the ocean a gentle breeze blew awakening my senses to the peace of my surroundings. My thoughts quieted for a moment as my mind took in the beauty of the tiny island I was vacationing on. I wished that every day could begin like this day. A beginning when everyone around was not occupied with work or the tragedy of life.