What Is the Significance of Mountains in the Bible?
Mountains are mentioned frequently in the Bible because they dotted the landscape where the stories in the Bible take place. As a result, mountains and…
read moreSeeking Understanding: The Gifts of Having a Questioning Faith
How does a tractor work? Why is a fork called a fork? Where do lightning bugs go in the daytime? How many teeth does a mouse…
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Weeds and Wheat: Getting Rid of What We Don’t Need
I recently went on a four-day silent retreat at a local abbey. My friend made me promise her that I would sing “Climb Every Mountain”…
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I Was Arrested for a Cause I Believe In: 4 Reasons Why Social Action Matters
I took a deep breath and dialed her number. “Mom,” I said timidly, “I just wanted to let you know I got out.” “Out of…
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10 Years Strong: How We Built Our Marriage on a Foundation of Prayer
A couple of years before meeting my wife, I started praying a prayer about her and about preparing both of us for marriage. I prayed…
read moreThe ‘Mass’ Exodus
As someone who grew up mostly outside of faith and church, the Bible is not something I’ve studied a lot of—and by “not something I’ve…
read moreDon’t Be a Pew Potato! 10 Tips to Build Community at Church
Throughout its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church has gained a reputation for the many incredible structures it has built—cathedrals, universities, and hospitals, to name…
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