by Amy Ekeh Why do we suffer? Why does God allow it? Am I being punished? Does suffering have a purpose? The Bible acknowledges and explores these tough questions with honesty — and with a variety of perspectives. Reflecting on some of…

As we ring in the new year, many of us will make resolutions or think about how we want to live in 2020. Why not resolve to read the Bible for a few minutes every day? The Bible can help you understand God, yourself, and others better. It…

Do you want to become more familiar with Scripture but don’t know where to begin? You’ve come to the right place! Our new column, Bible in 5, will explore a variety of biblical topics in simple lists of five. The entire column only takes…

Fall means the beginning of a new school year, and even if you’re no longer a student, it’s always a good time to get back to basics! So let’s explore a few facts that will give you some knowledge and confidence when it comes to…

BY AMY EKEH Why do we fast — or give something up — during Lent? Is fasting a punishment? Does God want us to make ourselves miserable? Or is fasting just an old-fashioned thing we do that really has no meaning? Reflecting on what Scripture…

by Amy Ekeh Within the many pages of the Bible, we find a dazzling variety of stories, perspectives, and ideas. But there are some unifying themes that can give us a helpful framework for reading and understanding Scripture. Here are five…

Looking for good summer reading? The Bible may not be the typical “go-to” book for taking along to the beach, but Scripture can be a wonderful summer companion. Consider choosing one or more of the following books to read through and pray…

BY AMY EKEH Let’s face it, as much as we may want to read the Bible, it can be an intimidating book! The Bible’s size alone may give us pause, not to mention the ancient nature of its texts and the variety of content within its pages. But…

The Book of Proverbs — a collection of wise sayings — is classified as “wisdom literature.” This means it is primarily focused on how to live a good, faithful, meaningful life. Wisdom literature relies on human experience and an awareness…

I used to think the Bible was boring. Then, one Sunday Mass changed everything.