Category Archives: Lent

It’s “No Complaint Friday”…How Are You Doing?

  This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad. (Psalm 118:24) Earlier this week on my blog and radio show, I announced my 24 Hour Lenten Challenge, also known as “No Complaint … Continue reading

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Give Up Worrying For Lent…It’s Easier Than You Think!

  As I travel the country speaking about how to overcome anxiety, one question comes up repeatedly… “How can I stop worrying?” For many anxious individuals, a life without worry seems like an impossibility. The good news is that eliminating … Continue reading

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Want To Make This A Great Lent? Try This Challenge…

  Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18) As we approach the halfway point of Lent, I thought it would be … Continue reading

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Think You’re Doing Well This Lent? Here’s A Challenge…

  How is your Lent going so far? Have you grown closer to Christ? Are you sure? On Monday, March 24, on my Following The Truth radio show, I will reveal the details of my 24 hour Lenten challenge. While … Continue reading

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I Woke Up Tired And Miserable Today. Thank You, Lord!

  Last night we set our clocks ahead one hour. This morning I woke up tired and, to be honest, feeling a little miserable. As I sat down to eat breakfast with my family before Mass, however, something popped into … Continue reading

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How Can I Be Sure I’m Following Jesus?

  After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, ?Follow me.? And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27-28) In today’s gospel, Jesus … Continue reading

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Have I Grown Closer To Jesus Today?

  As we journey through the forty days of Lent, it’s easy to lose our focus. Even if we remain faithful to our Lenten sacrifices, we can still lose sight of our main goal – growing closer to the Lord. … Continue reading

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Lent Doesn’t Have To Be Painful

  I used to cringe every time Lent rolled around. Actually, I should qualify that statement. Once I started trying to become a better Catholic, I used to cringe every time Lent rolled around. Before that, I just ignored it. … Continue reading

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Father Larry Richards To Appear On Following The Truth On Monday, March 3!

  On Monday, March 3rd at 8 PM Eastern, I’ll kick off my annual Following The Truth Lenten Radio Retreat with special guest, Father Larry Richards! This year, we’ll be using Father Larry’s book, “Surrender: The Life Changing Power Of … Continue reading

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Make This Lent Your Best Ever – Learn To Surrender To God’s Will!

  Do you want Lent of 2014 to be your best ever? I have great news for you. On Monday, March 3 at 8 PM Eastern I will kick off the annual Following The Truth Lenten Radio Retreat on my … Continue reading

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