Faithful in Marriage: Leadership That Starts at Home
Not all of us have a clean record when it comes to relationships. Some carry deep regrets. Some have walked through divorce, infidelity, or relational trauma. That pain is real—and so is the mercy of God.
The Catholic Church does not deny the gravity of sin, but it also never closes the door to redemption and restoration. Through confession, spiritual direction, and sacramental grace, we can be healed and transformed—even after failure.
Above Reproach: Where Gospel-Shaped Leadership Begins
Titus had been tasked with establishing leadership in newly formed churches. These weren’t long-established communities with polished spiritual resumes. These were brand-new believers—people still learning what it meant to follow Christ in a culture that didn’t exactly encourage holiness.
All Who Are Thirsty
John 7:37 reads, "On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, 'If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.'"
I remember reading this verse and scribbling something down in my journal with frustration: “Why is this not true for me?" I felt far from God, like He had disappeared from my life. My prayers felt hollow, like they were bouncing off the ceiling. "I am thirsty! Where are You?" I cried out, hoping for some sort of answer, but nothing seemed to change.
Who Is My Neighbor?
I grew up in a small Southern town, the kind of place where the population was overwhelmingly white and deeply conservative. This wasn’t always the case—once, it was a Democratic stronghold. But like many Southern towns, the political landscape shifted in the 80s and 90s when the Republican Party won over the evangelical vote. Issues of morality, such as abortion and the sanctity of marriage, began to take precedence over economic concerns.