Faith Through the Fear

Faith Through the Fear

Fear is an all too familiar experience these days. Simply turning on the TV for 5 minutes is all the time it takes for my mind to be filled with fear. However, the truth is, that if I look really hard I can find almost anything to be afraid of. Fear is the opposite of...
Will The Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up

Will The Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up

You may already know that St. Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was from a part of Roman Britain that is current day Dumbarton, Scotland. Patrick was 16 years old in about the year 405, when he was captured in a raid by pirates and became a slave in what was then radically...
Priorities Amidst Materialism

Priorities Amidst Materialism

Mark 10:17-27 records this event in Jesus’ ministry: As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good —...
The Widow’s Mite

The Widow’s Mite

Ever wonder what a Mite Can is? For those who are not familiar with this tradition, it may seem like a strange name. A Google search brings up dozens of pest control websites and products! So why do we call it a Mite Can? More commonly in a box, the Mite Can hearkens...
Explore The Ancient Faith

Explore The Ancient Faith

Have you ever wondered what salvation actually is? Ever pondered what it really means for us today that the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us? Have you ever been sitting in church and thought, “What’s up with the bells?” These are the kinds of questions that...
Transformational Love

Transformational Love

When we walk through the front gate of Vida Joven, we know the children will be ready with a smile and a hug . . . then it’s time for fun! The kids know that visitors from San Diego might not share their language, but they don’t let that stop them. They grab a...