effie caldarola commentary CommentaryFor the Journey New Testament is full of great fishing stories Effie CaldarolaFebruary 2, 20223 min read Fishing stories are always great. And the New Testament is full of them. CommentaryFeatureFor the Journey How do we respond to the anger in our nation? Effie CaldarolaSeptember 17, 20213 min read Negativity is contagious, but so is positivity. I want to be that positive person. Find a good cause and work for it. CommentaryFor the Journey My little friend Sam Effie CaldarolaMay 11, 20213 min read Why did so many people want to eat with Jesus? Not because he was a dour, intense lecturer, but probably because he was a great conversationalist and debater. And where better to engage in a debate about Scripture, law and current events than around a dinner table? CommentaryFeatureFor the Journey Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories Effie CaldarolaFebruary 3, 20213 min read Taking time to look through hundreds of old photos definitely brings one to God, the God who brought all these people — and these beautiful children — into my life. CommentaryFor the JourneyLent ‘The Social Dilemma’ Effie CaldarolaJanuary 27, 20214 min read Perhaps a good question to ask as we look forward to Lent: How much time do I spend daily in prayer versus how much time on social media? AdventChristmasCommentaryFor the Journey Rejoice in bleak times Effie CaldarolaDecember 15, 20205 min read We can find joy in what Christ is offering us in this unique and unusual Advent of 2020. AdventChristmasCommentaryFor the Journey Advent tears and laughter in a year of difficulty Effie CaldarolaDecember 9, 20203 min read Constant tears can signal depression and are not good signs. But tears that spring forth in solidarity with the suffering, that draw us closer to the kingdom Jesus came to call forth, those can be good tears. CommentaryFor the JourneyRacial Justice Overcoming hate with mercy and love Effie CaldarolaAugust 11, 20203 min read Through all of the rough days ahead, we need to remind ourselves of King’s words. The God of love walks with us and helps us not to hate. CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest Commentary The incredible faith and strength of the maid of Orleans — St. Joan of Arc Effie CaldarolaMay 26, 20205 min read Hundreds of years later, she inspires more questions than nearly any saint in history. CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest CommentaryLent Lenten silence amid turmoil Effie CaldarolaMarch 3, 20203 min read In the midst of trial and worry, we seek the intimacy of this powerful and mysterious force we call God. Let Lent open us to grace, to see the big picture, even if it’s impossible to imagine 15 Milky Ways. 1 2 Next