Let's be honest, life can sometimes feel like a runaway rollercoaster with “glitchy” controls. When things get bumpy – and they will get bumpy – a lot of us find ourselves reaching for something bigger than ourselves. Faith isn't just about going to church or following a specific religion. At its heart, it's about trust, belief, and hope. When we talk about the power of faith, we're really talking about how it can inspire us to keep going, even when life throws its most bruta

The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Let me be clear from the start: The story of Lazarus and the rich man was not a parable, a...

Psalm 34:8 “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.” For two wonderful weeks, I recently...

John 3:17 "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." “You’re always...

Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."   What was the walk out of the Garden of Eden like? Try to imagine...

As I sifted through the blurry and often hard-to-read World War II draft records, I discovered where my grandfather Antonino was actually born. It turns out it wasn't Cinisi, like my dad always said. Instead, he was from Balestrate, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily. I quickly realized that online tools in the U.S. have their limits. To dig into my family history, I had to take some risks and explore this "branch" of my family tree. (Sorry, that pun was too tempting!)

Psalm 149: ​5  "Let the saints be joyful in glory, let them sing aloud upon their beds." Praise the Lord with something fresh, a unique...

A Journey of Sharing and Blessing Dear Friends, As many of you know, writing is more than just a passion for me – it's a calling. It's a...

“James! Why can’t you be more like your brother, Jesus?” This is one of the lines comedian Michael Jr. quipped in his stand-up routine....

The word "repentance" has lost its potency for most people, even Christians. It's been sidelined and disregarded for far too long. Why? Because repentance demands remorse and shame, forcing us to confront our flaws and failings to ourselves, our families, and friends. That’s pretty embarrassing! We don’t want to look like fools.

Romans 8:28 " And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them who are called according to his...

A delicate, sweet crunch followed by the warmth of ricotta generously embedded with tiny morsels of chocolate bits, plus faint essences of cinnamon and vanilla. The shell is made, I was told, with Marsala wine, producing its unique flavor and texture.

Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." How many battles have been fought since the beginning of time? How many wars? How can the death and destruction that resulted from all of the needless aggressions of Man be measured? The exact answer to these questions doesn’t matter; the result is still a waste of human lives. Wars are still being waged to this day

Happiness is a delicious cupcake, sweet and satisfying but fleeting. You enjoy it at the moment, savoring every bite, but soon it's gone, leaving you with a pleasant memory, a few crumbs, and maybe a smudge of chocolate icing on your chin. Joy, on the other hand, is like a hearty loaf of bread. It's nourishing and sustaining, providing you with a lasting sense of fulfillment. You can share it with others, and it helps you navigate the ups and downs of life.

This blog extends that mission, offering devotional thoughts, personal stories, and reflections on living a faith-filled life.