I just wanted to send out a special thank you to everyone who tuned in to WATD this morning and listened to my interview. It is always such a pleasure to share about my passion for helping the youth rise above social issues and find positive and fulfilling paths for their lives! Congratulations to Mary … Continue reading Thank you!
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Remembering America’s Foundation
As American citizens it is only just and fair to link the birth of our nation with the American Revolution. A nation of independence, with a balance of freedom and security. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and so many other American Constitutional rights are taken for granted every day. For many of us, we … Continue reading Remembering America’s Foundation
Commentary on Mark 7
Mark 7:5-7, 20-23Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, "Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?"6 He answered and said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:' This people honors Me withtheirlips,But their heart is far from Me.7And … Continue reading Commentary on Mark 7
Commentary on Mark 10:35-45
Mark 10:35-4535 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask."36 And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?"37 They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on … Continue reading Commentary on Mark 10:35-45
Unfailing Love
"I have loved you with a love that never endsThough the mountains must be shakenAnd the hills be removedYet my unfailing love for you will not be shakenHow could I give up on you?My heart is turned over within me"Sarah: This is pretty good stuff. Who wrote it? Yesh: My Father Sarah: You're kidding. Who did he … Continue reading Unfailing Love
A Threatening Illness Yields a Positive Lesson
April 2000"If you do not let us treat your daughter immediately, she could slip into a comma, or even die," the doctor warned, staring sternly at my mother with concerned eyes."You do not understand!" My mother exclaimed with tears streaming from her eyes. "She can not take that medication, it nearly paralyzed her!""I fully understand … Continue reading A Threatening Illness Yields a Positive Lesson
The Hammer & The Screwdriver: Being Who You Were Created to Be
We are all crafted differently and specifically for intended purposes. If a carpenter has a hammer that he uses often, manufactured to uphold many blows of everyday carpentry, is it doing its job better than the specially designed screwdriver, formed to only disengage the daintiest of screws, that he only uses once a month? Are … Continue reading The Hammer & The Screwdriver: Being Who You Were Created to Be
My Journey from Catholicism to Evangelical Christianity
I was raised in the Catholic Church. I'm from New England, should that be a surprise? When I say, "raised" I mean I was there three or four times a week! My mother ran the Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Groups, taught CCD, and for fun cleaned the church. I sang in the choir, … Continue reading My Journey from Catholicism to Evangelical Christianity
Why Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
John 19:26-27 states, "When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, 'Woman, behold your son!' Then He said to the disciple, 'Behold your mother!' And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home."Here we see Jesus: drenched in his own blood, … Continue reading Why Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
No Fear in Death
We are here today to celebrate the life of my grandfather, Joseph Mattes. It is an honor to be before you, sharing my heart about one of the most significant persons in my life. My grandfather knew how to take care of his family. He was a pillar of stability in my life. When times … Continue reading No Fear in Death