Ambassadors of the King
In this passage and several other New Testament passages, Jesus sharply confronts the Jewish religious leaders because they did not accept Him and His claim of authority as God’s unique, visible,...
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Author: Laura Colella
Merry Christmas
Throughout history, there have been distinct before and after moments that seismically change society's assumed trajectory. Often, we are reminded: before 9/11, we used to… before the smartphone,...
Our Father’s Children
I wonder what Mary thought about Jesus as she traveled to Bethlehem. While flipping over and rolling around in her womb, did she wonder which traits she might share with her son, the Son of God?...
Unforsaken
I grew up in a single-parent home with my nine siblings, and I thought wishing my mother a “Happy Father’s Day” and skipping daddy-daughter dances was normal. It wasn’t until my early teenage...
Anything But Ordinary
The word “ordinary” seems to have a negative connotation in our culture. Who wants an ordinary meal at a restaurant? Or to go on an ordinary first date? We want to be wowed and blown away.
Plenty To Go Around
Why does God heal some people and not others? I don’t know. But what I do know is that we live in a broken world where suffering is common. Those who suffer often go to great lengths to stop, or at...
Twenty Years Ago
“Twenty years ago, we were praying for you.”
The words hit me like a ton of bricks, stinging my eyes, catching my breath, changing my perspective of my story forever.
Up A Tree
"LOVE" was tattooed across the salesperson’s right hand fingers, while "HATE" mirrored on his left. He said, "I will get a radio for your new car—a few days’ wait.” Late-night driving without...
My King
I grew up in Chicago and attended Catholic school for 12 years. The nuns taught us many valuable lessons that shaped me into the person I am today. However, from the artwork surrounding me, I only saw...