Who is Jesus? The question is just as pressing today as it was two thousand years ago when the Lord put it to his apostles outside of Caesarea Philippi (cf. Mt 16). It is a question that haunts some and brings others to tears. Some run from him, some hide from him, some adore him….
Category: Faith & Religion
Actor Gary Sinise Reflects on Prayer, God, Son’s Death After Cancer Battle: ‘A Man of Great Faith’
“He was a man of great faith — great, great faith.” That’s how actor Gary Sinise describes his 33-year-old son, Mac, who died in January after a harrowing battle with Chordoma, a persistent and rare cancer that starts in the spine. The “Forrest Gump” star told CBN News his son “loved his Catholic faith” and…
Why We Must Set Our Morality Bars High- Part II
I ended part I of this article on morality with a question – How do we become more like Jesus Christ, perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect? Please continue reading for the answers. The Beatitudes Thankfully, Jesus left us instructions to guide us, and a Church to walk with us. First, we should look…
‘Marriage Is a Commitment … and Commitment Is Total’: Viola Davis Shares Relationship Wisdom
Viola Davis, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, is opening up about what it truly means to commit to someone in marriage — and the sacrifice it requires. While the “Air” star didn’t approach the subject from a Christian perspective — and holds a host of perspectives on sexuality that are in clear contradiction…
‘Marriage Is a Commitment … and Commitment Is Total’: Viola Davis Shares Relationship Wisdom
Viola Davis, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, is opening up about what it truly means to commit to someone in marriage — and the sacrifice it requires. While the “Air” star didn’t approach the subject from a Christian perspective — and holds a host of perspectives on sexuality that are in clear contradiction…
MSNBC’s Bizarre Treatment of Bible Ministry Sparks Shock: ‘Like a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skit’
The founder and CEO of an organization that provides Bible education during the public school day said recent MSNBC coverage of his efforts was so bizarre it felt like a “Saturday Night Live” skit. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” “The MSNBC piece frankly, to me, was hilarious,” Joel Penton founder of LifeWise…
‘The View’ Host Whoopi Goldberg’s Absolutely Bizarre Claim About the Ten Commandments: ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’
“The View” host Whoopi Goldberg posited Monday abortion isn’t included under the biblical mandate “Thou shalt not kill,” one of the Ten Commandments. Listen to them on the latest episode of “Quick Start” During a resolute commentary, Goldberg defended abortion rights on the basis some might “need” to have the procedure. She also argued she doesn’t know…
Why We Must Set Our Morality Bars High- Part I
When we think about morality, we often tell ourselves to avoid the big sins and be nice. Although these goals are good, especially for the novice Christian, they do not strike at the essence of our moral responsibilities. Rather, they can become justifications for lesser sins and lead us into moral relativism. We tell ourselves…