God is present to us in many ways—in the beauty of creation, in those around us, in our own hearts, and in his church. More »

Have you ever read a newspaper story about a prison inmate who was facing execution? Or perhaps you’ve seen a movie that depicts a convict on death row. It’s a very intense situation, and the condemned man tends to be solemn, quiet, and reflective. More »

At sixteen years old, I was a “good Catholic kid.” I went to church every Sunday and on the surface seemed confident and even spiritual. More »

A woman stands looking at her reflection in the mirror. So much had changed in the year since she got married: a new home, a loving husband, and now, a baby about to be born. More »

Scripture tells us that the word of God is active and living (Hebrews 4:12), and I know it’s true. In my life, there are times when God’s word is moving in me even when I don’t realize it—and only later does God show me how he was working out his promises. More »

I was a college student on a long-term visit to a midwestern city. Friends had arranged for me to stay with a young couple there who had been married only a year or two. More »

For a number of holy men and women in history, the love of God made visible on Good Friday was more than just one element of their spiritual life; it became the source of a spirituality that permeated their progress in holiness. One of the most well-known of these was Francis of Assisi. More »

Some years ago, I saw a beautiful movie that made a deep impression on me. It is a Protestant film called "The Miracle of Taxilla". More »