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Justice Toward God

by Dcn. Ralph

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to […]

Rising Up To Lead

by Dcn. Ralph

One of the amazing things about God, our Father, is that he created everything “good” but he always sees in each of us something greater. While we live in a […]

When All Seems To Go Wrong

by Dcn. Ralph

There are inevitable times in a person’s life when they encounter difficult situations that cause them to question God. Some of these events can be quite traumatic and shake us […]

Selling Our Birthright

by Dcn. Ralph

I think that many often view their relationship with Jesus as exclusive of other people, when in fact, in committing our lives to Him, we join a family that has […]

Faith That Moves

by Dcn. Ralph

When preaching, I am often trying to help those I’m presenting to understand that spiritual growth must move beyond that of attaining more spiritual knowledge. We must grow in faith […]

Five Smooth Stones

by Dcn. Ralph

While I was studying the Old Testament story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel Chapter 17, the Holy Spirit struck me about one particular part. In verse 40, David […]

The Power of the Parental Model

by Dcn. Ralph

I remember when I was a little child, hearing the popular phrase “Don’t do what I do, do what I say.” The parents thought that their instruction of their children […]

Sharing Challenging Times With Kids

by Dcn. Ralph

Loving parents make it their constant care to protect their children from harm. This is a natural part of love that always wants what’s best for their children. While this […]

A Lack of Conviction

by Dcn. Ralph

When I a young teenager, going through my religious education, I recall going on a Diocesan retreat. There was a notable surprise about the retreat that meant nothing to me […]