The first time that I read St. Augustine’s profound injunction, “Love God and do anything that pleases you,” the words struck my somewhat orthodox mind as being contradictory.  more

Have you ever seen a cat ooze? That's right, ooze. Smoky, my puppy kitten, was lying on the coffee table and suddenly decided to Ooooze onto the floor. more

We arrogantly imagine that we possess the cat.  The cat, purring all the while, knows the truth of the matter, that in reality, we belong to him. While a cat appears to be sleeping it is observing everything in its environment. more

It has been my distinct privilege to see some strange and wonderful things in my lifetime of wandering in the forests and streams of our land.  I have fallen out of trees, had fish hooks … more

There are some folks that look upon lying the same way they do levity. But when we hear a tall tale, we know it. So what makes the difference? more

Exploring the theme of “real hope” resonates with many who feel hopeless in the face of relentlessly bad news and mounting problems. more

Sousa-Lazaballet’s visionary and collaborative leadership, along with his life's passion for racial, social, and gender justice, will help further advance Hope's mission as it celebrates 50 years of serving and empowering Central Florida’s hard-working immigrants and families. more

He that is unwilling to forgive damages the bridge over which he must pass if he would reach his eternal destination.    Everyone - and I mean everyone - you, me, each and every one … more

But the distinction between St. Mary's and other churches at this moment in history is that they are supplying Ukraine on a pretty large scale in its defense against the Russian invasion, now in its fourth week. more

In this tale, the queen stayed true to her Jewish roots and used her status to sway her husband, King Achashverosh, to defend the Jews against the sinister plans of Haman, the king’s adviser, who had plotted to wipe them out. more