During this financial crisis, I’ve heard a great deal of conversation about “making do with less.” I suppose that many of us, at some point or another, have gotten caught up in the game of consumerism: more clothes, a bigger house, the latest cell phone…the list goes on forever.  I’m not saying that consumption is…

Where is God in the middle of this financial crisis? Is this recession happening because we being called to learn and to live our lives differently? These are questions I ask myself. Of course, I don’t know the answer to these questions in any definite way, but I do have my hunches. Since whatever is…

Children are like little sponges who take in and absorb our fears and anxieties more than we can possibly comprehend. At a time when many people are experiencing financial challenges and uncertainty, it is very important that we take the time to reassure and comfort our children. Even though you may be stressed and anxious,…

Take a moment to connect with a quiet inner place of calm knowing deep down inside yourself. Know this place as your connection to God. As you connect with this place, consider the  challenges that are before you in your life today. Perhaps in this place you can begin to feel  that your problems somehow…

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