My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE: The Treasure of GratitudeThe lockdown made people more aware of who and what they love. In the rush of life, it’s easy to take people, things, and activities for granted. But when people slowed down long enough to live in the present, they realized who and what they value.God increased the capacity for gratitude as many real...  Read More

My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE: The Treasure of ContentmentAlthough there was the initial madness of hoarding supplies, many Americans learned how to “make do,” just as their ancestors did. The lockdown startled people, but reminded them how little they needed for a satisfying life.For many, when grocery store lines were ridiculously long, practicing prese...  Read More

My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE:The Treasure of FamilyMany people were surprised, in light of COVID-19, by deepening heartstrings to family members. One of the most heartbreaking consequences of the pandemic was the requirement to stay away from loved ones not in our own homes. And one of the most challenging consequences was learning to live lovingly with ...  Read More

My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE: The Treasure of QuietnessIn the beginning of the shutdown, many people panicked. Not knowing what to do, they turned to default activities like binge-watching television or playing video games.But after a while, boredom set in.In a new desire to live in the moment and deal with inner turmoil, many decided to buy Bibles or re...  Read More

My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE:The Treasure of BeingBefore the coronavirus pandemic, people were primarily activity-oriented. With COVID-19, many discovered the unexpected joy of being rather than always doing. Living in presence, we’ve discovered we are more than what we do.The pandemic forced us to deal with present realities. Before the pandemic, some w...  Read More

My dear family,Greetings in the Risen Lord!TREASURES FROM THE QUARANTINE:The Treasure of Tested FaithWhen life becomes chaotic and the future seems uncertain, surprisingly, this is the time when God grows our faith. We begin our journey with Jesus by faith in the power of the Gospel, and we continue our adventure with Him by faith in the power of His ongoing, sanctifying grace in the face of trial...  Read More