Friends, our first reading is that wonderful story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which is a kind of hidden gem in the Old Testament. Like so many of the stories in the Bible, it is very understated, but chock full of spiritual meaning. And it has to do with how we respond—and the strange and surprising ways God might respond to us— when things are to ... Show More
May 7
Five Signs of the Holy Spirit
Friends, we come to the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which means we’re coming to the end of the Easter season—and coming toward the Solemnity of Pentecost. After Christmas and Easter, this great feast of the Holy Spirit is the most important of the Church year. And in our three readin ... Show More
14m 23s
Jun 2025
Day 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)
Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today's readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psa ... Show More
24m 18s
Mar 2025
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
20m 24s
<p class="p1">GGGB:) today we're talking about THE FAVOR OF GOD.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The favor of God is an unmerited blessing, something we do not deserve, yet God gives freely. In the Old Testament, we see God's favor resting on men and women like Noah, Abraha ... Show More
