Monthly Archives: November 2018

Trust In The Lord

Posted on November 30, 2018 by mcalcagno

We struggle…we despair…we want things this way or that way…it is not up to us.  We must learn to trust in God the Father our Creator, Jesus Christ, His one and only Son who saved us and the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Accept One Another

Posted on November 29, 2018 by mcalcagno

In our broken and fallen world, it seems everybody is a judge of someone.  One of the principles of being kind and having compassion is rooted in the fact that we as humans don’t know everything we think we know … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on November 28, 2018 by mcalcagno

Honest…thoughtful…sincere…heartfelt…engaging…communication in relationship that involves talking and listening.  Prayer like this is the kind that nurtures and supports spiritual growth and actual change because its foundation is belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.  It is important to … Continue reading →

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He Gives Us Strength

Posted on November 27, 2018 by mcalcagno

When we feel weak and tired…when frustrations seem overwhelming…when the way forward is difficult or unknown.  God the Father, Jesus Christ His one and only Son and the Holy Spirit lift us up and renew us.  Everything and anything in … Continue reading →

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A Christmas List

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mcalcagno

Often this time of year people of all ages are asked by someone “what do you want for Christmas this year?”  For younger children in large families ‘a list’ of Christmas wishes may be created.  Think for a moment if … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is The Only Way

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mcalcagno

One of my favorite things about faith is simplicity.  It seems to be human nature to try to make things more complicated and difficult then necessary.  To fill life with worry, anxiety, frustration and unhealthy fear.  If we want peace, … Continue reading →

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Our Beautiful Savior

Posted on November 24, 2018 by mcalcagno

When you think about it…when you look around your life and the world and see the things that the most attention is focused on…you may begin to see something of a trend or common theme.  We are all living in … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mcalcagno

This has been defined as the unmerited favor and love of God.  It is because of the grace of God we can be saved.  Along our faith journey we will trip, we will stumble and we will get knocked down … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by mcalcagno

What are you thankful for?  Think about the last week of your life, the last month, the last 12 months.  Where were you or what was going on last Thanksgiving?  Are you able to be with or spend the day … Continue reading →

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Doing Good

Posted on November 21, 2018 by mcalcagno

Patience…Persistence…Perseverance…Consistent…Helpful…Supportive…Kind.  It can be difficult to sustain an attitude that focuses on good things.  There is darkness and evil lurking everywhere in the world.  When we state our belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and profess our … Continue reading →

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