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Hace 3 días · We never know when we might need the courage of our convictions. Titus’ faith in Christ and love of his fellow man compelled him to defy the occupying power. He was not driven by the pursuit of power, the folly of fame, or the glamour of the gilded life. He was motivated by love. We have many he-roes and she-roes of the faith.
8 de may. de 2024 · In his book Back to Virtue, Peter Kreeft defines moral courage as “the willingness to act on your convictions even if it costs you something, such as convenience or social acceptance.” Philosopher Josef Pieper describes courage as the “readiness to die . . . in battle” against evil.
15 de may. de 2024 · Standing up for yourself can be challenging, especially in the face of opposition or injustice. The Bible offers wisdom and encouragement for asserting our rights and advocating for justice with humility and courage. Let's look into these verses together and learn how to stand firm in our convictions, trusting in God's strength and ...
17 de may. de 2024 · The Spirit furnishes and directs the church and us with various gifts. St. Paul writes: “To each individual manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit” (1 Cor 12:7). May we pray daily to the Spirit for guidance and inspiration, for wisdom to use the gifts we’ve received and for the courage of our convictions as Catholic Christians.
20 de may. de 2024 · Dr. Scott W. Sunquist, President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, is author of the “Attentiveness” blog. He welcomes comments, responses, and good ideas. Gordon-Conwell had two commencement ceremonies in the last two weeks. Both from the Charlotte and Hamilton ceremonies, we sent out pastors, missionaries, counselors, teachers, and ...
Hace 4 días · Key Takeaway: Daring to live powerfully means chasing God-given dreams with courage, overcoming fears through faith, and using Navy SEAL mental toughness in life's battles. It's about shining as a light, standing firm in convictions, and showing love to make real change.
20 de may. de 2024 · In fact, the events that led up to their imprisonment are best known by misleading names like the “Posey War” and the “Last Indian Uprising.” My ancestor, William Posey, was a leader in the Anikanuche Band who continued traditional hunting across the vast Canyonlands and Bears Ears region into the 1920s, long after many other Indigenous people had been forced onto reservations.
