An Encouraging Word — Identifying with the ‘seven deadly sins’
byIf we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves. I John 1:8 I’m often asked where I find ideas for this column. Regular…
An Encouraging Word
An Encouraging Word — Take charge of yourself
byWatch carefully how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity. Ephesians 5:15-20 When I was preparing…
An Encouraging Word — A reflection on Fr. Knott’s 10th year
byI find writing you these things no burden. Philemon 3:1 Ten years! Five hundred columns! It is hard to believe that it was 10…
An Encouraging Word — Comings and goings in the church
byA remnant shall return. Isaiah 10:21 Recently, I wrote a column (August 30, 2012) bemoaning the fact that one-third of all Americans who were…
An Encouraging Word — Developing the ability to say ‘no’
byThe person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones. Luke 16:10 I am convinced that one of the…
An Encouraging Word — Addressing a fear of rejection
byTurn away from me the reproach which I dread. Psalm 119:39 Not too many weeks ago, I went to the mail box and there…
An Encouraging Word — How to bring people back to church?
bySir, we would like to see Jesus! John 12:21 It’s enough to make a priest cry — the fact that one-third of Americans who…
An Encouraging Word — Silence has advantages
byBe still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 For me, the world is a very noisy place. It occurred to me recently…
An Encouraging Word — We must ensure our actions are good
byA man can slip and not mean it. Sirach 19:15 There is a lot of flawed moral reasoning today around the issue of intentionality,…
An Encouraging Word — The key to rebirth is cooperation
byBe united in the same mind and in the same purpose. I Corinthians 1:10 Glenn Rutherford, editor of The Record, wrote a wonderful editorial…