The next Precept Bible study class begins May 15th on the Book of Ruth led by Talbot Jaeger. Class is held each Wednesday from 6:45-8:15pm in the Choir Room. Cost of the Workbook is $10. Contact Jack Knutzen at 562/596.3603 before May 8th to sign up and purchase the workbook. Length is only 3 weeks. You can handle a 3-week Bible study!
Do you know why engaging Sunday services are so effective? Engagement vs. Participation… What is the difference? Why is it better (all things being equal) to have your church folks and …
Does it ever seem like over time it becomes harder and harder to engage the kids at your church? That’s a struggle we’ve had at our church. So we began to think about what we could do to mix things up to re-engage kids.
Sometimes I just don’t want to pray. Shouldn’t I enjoy praying? I’m a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic; prayer ...
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A question I have been asked often is, “How do you know you are called or what your calling is?” Because Alastair and I have “found” our calling I think people imagine we have figured out the mystery behind “being called”. I will be honest, we have not figured this out. There is no formulaic answer. I know that is disappointing, especially for you type-A personalities like me. As Christians we know God made us with purpose and intention, but sometimes it feels…
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One of my favorite times of the year to fly fish for trout is when I'm able to target rising fish with terrestrials. It's always a breath of fresh air when I'm able to leave the nymph box at the truck in exchange for my terrestrial box, that's overflowing with stacked foam and rubber legged imitations. I love nothing more than seeing trout come up and devour these patterns on the surface. Terrestrial fishing can be some of the easiest trout fishing of…
Children absorb everything we do and even what we don't do. What do your kids learn when you skip Mass? Find out 10 things and let us know what to add.
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