“Keep on Moving”

By Bishop Jarod Cruthis “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) One of the most exciting verses in all of Scripture, at least for me, is always viewed as a … Read more

Double Double, Standard Standards!

By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in … Read more

Changing Seasons

(Learning to embrace change) For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? (Isaiah 43:19 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I saw a comic strip one day that really made me laugh. A manager asked an employee if he had made the changes he was … Read more

Christ Triumphant Ever Reigning

“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” (2 Corinthians 2:14) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis In today’s world as we find ourselves surrounded by so much chaos and division, it may seem that situations in our lives … Read more

I Just Don’t Understand

(When God doesn’t seem to make sense) Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Have you ever gone through a situation such as marriage problems, health crisis, natural disaster, and said, “this just doesn’t make sense?” Maybe you have asked … Read more

Light & Salvation

(How to Find Peace as a Parent) The LORD is my light and my salvation–so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? (Psalm 27:1 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I recently saw a quote that said, “As those of you with children … Read more

Who Am I?

And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” (Mark 8:27) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis Identity is a component of our human nature that eludes many. It is through the lack of identity that confusion, doubt, … Read more

When God Corrects Us

(Learning to embrace Divine discipline) “Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love.” (Lamentations 3:32 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR When we think about correction we don’t usually think of it as a blessing. Discipline isn’t something we enjoy or look forward to…..ask our children lol. … Read more

That They May Be One

“..that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” (John 17:21) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis In the Church and corporate world, it has been my experience that the one … Read more

Glowing For God

“Selfless deeds that praise God” “In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”(Matthew 5:16 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR On August 26, 1910 a little girl named Agnes was born in Albania. It is said that she was fascinated by … Read more

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