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catholic petition prayer by Francis of Assisi
In Fyodor Dostoevsky's *The Brothers Karamazov*, young Alyosha Karamazov has found everything he longs for inside the monastery walls. He loves his Elder, Father Zosima,...
In Mel Gibson's 2016 film *Hacksaw Ridge*, Army medic Desmond Doss refused to carry a gun. Mocked by his unit, threatened with court-martial, he stood...
In 2010, researchers at Hokkaido University published a study in *Science* that stunned the engineering world. They placed a slime mold — a single-celled organism...
Eric Liddell was the fastest man in Britain. Heading into the 1924 Paris Olympics, he was the heavy favorite to win the 100 meters —...
In 1924, Eric Liddell arrived in Paris as Scotland's fastest man — the heavy favorite to win the Olympic 100-meter race. But when the competition...
When Eric Liddell arrived in Paris for the 1924 Olympics, he carried a conviction that would cost him the race he'd trained his whole life...
In George MacDonald's 1872 fantasy *The Princess and the Goblin*, young Princess Irene receives an extraordinary gift from her mysterious great-great-grandmother: a thin, silken thread...
In 1924, Eric Liddell arrived in Paris as Britain's fastest sprinter, heavily favored to win gold in the 100 meters. Then the schedule was posted....
In the summer of 1924, Scotland's fastest man arrived in Paris carrying the hopes of an entire nation. Eric Liddell was the heavy favorite to...
Eric Liddell was Britain's fastest man heading into the 1924 Paris Olympics. Every expert expected him to win gold in the 100-meter dash. But when...
Imagine a moment in your life when fear gripped your heart. Perhaps it was a health scare, the loss of a job, or a difficult conversation you needed to have. Each of us has faced challenges that call for courage,...
Imagine a young woman named Sarah, who has always dreamed of sharing her faith through music. Her heart beats with the melody of worship, yet fear holds her back like an anchor. One day, while practicing in her living room,...
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind—these words from 2 Timothy 1:7 remind us that courage isn't merely the absence of fear but the presence of something greater: the Spirit...
As we reflect on Ephesians 2:8-9, which reminds us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works, we find a profound call to live out this grace in our daily interactions. The kindness we extend...
There’s a young woman named Sarah who lived in a quiet town, filled with dreams but tethered by fear. She always felt a tug on her heart to start a community garden—a vibrant space where people could come together, cultivate...
Last summer, I had the privilege of watching my neighbor, an elderly woman named Ruth, transform a small patch of her backyard. It was a dilapidated mess of overgrown weeds and forgotten tools, but Ruth saw potential. Every day, I...
On a chilly autumn morning, a man named Tom stood at the edge of a vast forest, his heart heavy with the weight of regret. Years of poor choices had left him feeling lost and disconnected from the world. He'd...
Imagine a chilly morning at your local coffee shop, where the air is thick with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. A mother rushes in, juggling a toddler in one arm and her phone in the other, clearly frazzled....
As I reflect on the words of Joshua 1:9—“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”—I am drawn to...
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the yard, I watched my daughter navigate her way across our uneven lawn. She was determined, her small frame steady as she carefully stepped over patches of grass, avoiding...
As evening descends, casting a gentle glow over our lives, it is a sacred time to reflect on our faith and the power of prayer. Imagine gathering with fellow believers in a warm, inviting space, perhaps the soft flicker of...
As evening settles in, casting a warm glow through your window, take a moment to reflect on the profound gift of righteousness found in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves;...
Picture a young mother, weary but determined, as she navigates the bustling aisles of the grocery store. Her toddler, full of energy and curiosity, pulls at her sleeve, wanting to explore. In the midst of this everyday chaos, she notices...