The Love That Stands

“Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength….For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.”– Ephesians 6:10, 13 I don’t take these words lightly… For a long time, I’ve held back fromContinueContinue reading “The Love That Stands”

New Tolkien-related Link on “Discover” page

A new link has been added to the Discover page that fans of J. R. R. Tolkien might want to take note of: Tea With Tolkien – Is a website created by Kaitlyn Facista inspired by the works and Catholic faith of JRR Tolkien. This site includes an active online book club, dozens of printablesContinueContinue reading “New Tolkien-related Link on “Discover” page”

A Light in the Silence: How the Gospel Is Growing in Iran

With all the tension in the Middle East, I wondered: Why haven’t the people of Iran risen up against their harsh government? At first, it seemed like a simple question. But as I looked deeper, I realized it only scratches the surface. I was in high school during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980, andContinueContinue reading “A Light in the Silence: How the Gospel Is Growing in Iran”

The Good, The Bad, and The Bilingual

I love my FJ Cruiser. No, really—I do. She handles tight spots with ease… but she also has an unexpected flair for the dramatic. True story: About a week ago, her Bluetooth system decided she was ready for a change and flipped from English to fluent Español. No warning. No polite heads-up. There I was,ContinueContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, and The Bilingual”