FGG-076 Be Not Afraid

I read a while back that the Bible has 365 uses of the phrase “fear not” or “be not afraid.” I haven’t been able to verify that, but I can …

FGG-075 Be Passionate

I am a passionate person. I live life passionately. I am passionate about my marriage, my family, friends, my work, my writing and speaking, fishing, golf, and most importantly, I …

FGG-074 Embrace the Ordinary

Most people spend their lives in pursuit of the extraordinary. We look at the lives of celebrities, glorify their excesses, and wish that our lives could be more like theirs.  …

FGG-073 You Minister

“Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” ― Francis of Assisi I’ve always been a fan of this quote from St. Francis. It speaks volumes about …

FGG-072 Close Personal Relationship

Occasionally, an Evangelical friend or acquaintance will ask the question, “Do you have a close personal relationship with Jesus?”  This question throws many Catholics into a dazed look with no …