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New Testament is full of great fishing stories
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.
How do we respond to the anger in our nation?
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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.
My little friend Sam
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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?
Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories
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.
‘The Social Dilemma’
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?
Rejoice in bleak times
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.
Advent tears and laughter in a year of difficulty
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.
Overcoming hate with mercy and love
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.
The incredible faith and strength of the maid of Orleans — St. Joan of Arc
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.
Lenten silence amid turmoil
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.
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