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St. Andrew the Apostle
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4/02/25 The External Attack
Takeaway: Stay alert, stand firm in faith, and trust that Christ has already won. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil...
Apr 1


4/01/25 The War Within
Takeaway: Though we struggle with sin, we are not alone. “For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” — Romans 7:15...
Mar 31


3/31/25 The Battleground of the Mind
Takeaway: Victory of the mind comes through surrendering our thoughts to Christ. “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as...
Mar 30


3/30/25 The enemy’s strategy
Takeaway: Jesus offers abundant life, to which we overcome the enemy’s schemes. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I...
Mar 29


3/29/25 Recognizing the Battle
Takeaway: Relying on God’s strength, not our own, to stand firm in faith. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on...
Mar 28


3/28/25 Walking the Emmaus Road
Takeaway: Recognizing Jesus in the midst of disappointment. “Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from...
Mar 27


3/27/25 What If God is Bigger?
Takeaway: Accepting that God’s ways are beyond our understanding. “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my...
Mar 26


3/26/25 The Crisis of Faith
Takeaway: Holding onto faith even when doubt creeps in. “Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my...
Mar 25


3/25/25 When Prayers Go Unanswered
Takeaway: Learning to trust in God’s grace when He says “no.” “Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a...
Mar 24


3/24/25 Wrestling with Disappointment
Takeaway: Bringing our frustrations before God. “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you,...
Mar 23


3/23/25 The Death of Expectations
Takeaway: What happens when God doesn’t act as we thought He would? “‘What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me....
Mar 22


3/22/25 Hope in Christ’s Return
Takeaway: Our ultimate hope is in Jesus’ return. “We wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior,...
Mar 21


Ordo Amoris: The Order of Love
Buried within Church history lies a somewhat forgotten concept known as Ordo Amoris —the order of love. Even though it isn’t discussed in...
Mar 21


3/21/25 Seeing with Eyes of Faith
Takeaway: God is at work even when we don’t see Him. “Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.’ So the...
Mar 20


3/20/25 Trusting God for the Future
Takeaway: We don’t need all the answers—just trust. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all...
Mar 19


3/19/25 Hope That Does Not Disappoint
Takeaway: True hope comes from the Holy Spirit. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may...
Mar 18


3/18/25 Rejoicing in Hope, Even in Trials
Takeaway: Hope grows through trials “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and...
Mar 17


3/17/25 Hope That Anchors the Soul
Takeaway: Hope in Christ keeps us steady. “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” — Hebrews 6:19 Opening Prayer...
Mar 16


3/16/25 Hope in the Waiting
Takeaway: Hope requires patience trusting in God’s timing. “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who...
Mar 15


3/15/25 Loving Others Even When It’s Hard
Takeaway: Love is patient, kind, and sacrificial. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud....
Mar 14
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