Religious Education is more than acquiring doctrinal knowledge; it is an invitation to immerse ourselves in the sacred narratives that shape our faith and understanding of God’s love. These stories, drawn from Sacred Scripture, provide profound spiritual insights, moral guidance, and reflections of God’s unending grace. Here are five essential Bible stories for every Catholic Religious Education student, each carrying…
For ages, Christians, philosophers, and theologians have discussed and studied the idea of holiness. It is frequently believed to be a quality or way of being exclusive to saints and supernatural beings. However, what is holiness? Is it something that even common people can accomplish? If so, how can we get there? We shall examine the definition of holiness and…
Author: Stan Moody As an evangelical pastor and theologian, I find myself increasingly at odds with American Evangelicals on a wide range of topics. In my 2006 book, McChurched: 300 Million Served and Still Hungry, I predicted this about the Christian Right and its agent of political dominion, the Republican Party: You will not be welcome in the Promised Land envisioned by…
Author: Stan Moody Why are Americans so easily caught off guard by evil? Is it because we have embraced the doctrine of the inherent goodness of mankind to the exclusion of the reality of our own individual and national evil? You would think that the experience of repeated failings as the moral conscience of the world would awaken us to our…
Hope also served at barbecueBy Mechele Cooper mcooper@centralmaine.comStaff WriterMANCHESTER — Only a couple of families with loved ones in prison accepted an invitation to a Sunday barbecue at the North Manchester Meeting House. Stan Moody, a prison reform advocate, wanted to recognize the families during his Sunday service at the meeting house and pray for prisoners and those on probation,…
Spreading the Good News of Jesus is a major purpose in the life of a believer. Jesus instructed His disciples in Matthew 28:19-20 to spread the Word of God, make disciples of all nations, and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. By spreading the Word of God, we show our love and…
As a devoted Christian woman, it’s our responsibility to understand the attributes that help us glorify God’s name and progress in our walk with Jesus. We should shape our character according to God’s Word so that others may see Jesus through us. These attributes not only benefit a Christian woman but also positively impact her family’s spiritual life. When the…
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget our true purpose in Christ, isn’t it? The ultimate goal for every genuine believer is to spend eternity with our Heavenly Father. It’s a common issue among believers that they overlook the authority bestowed upon them by God. We can’t quantify His love for us, yet we often…
Many Christians go through the motions. They attend services. Then, they live the rest of the week without thinking about God and their faith. They don’t truly believe. There are ways to improve your faith and strengthen your beliefs. Here are some practical steps to build a foundation of faith and strengthen your beliefs.
Jesus told His followers to let the children come to Him. While we are all His children, He was talking about people who are younger than what was considered a man or woman in those days. Today, the number is 18, but the message is the same. He wants children to experience His truths too. Children have a sense of…