Dennis McIntyre
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Retired, Catholic, Patriot, Writer. I believe God is in all things. Jesus is my savior! NO DMs! Patheos.com/blogs/faith4today.
This is a beautifully grounded truth that carries the steady wisdom to see life not as a straight line but as a series of seasons, each shaping resilience, clarity, and purpose. It’s part of the formation—spiritual, intellectual, and vocational—that prepares you for what comes next.
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This is a beautifully grounded truth that carries the steady wisdom to see life not as a straight line but as a series of seasons, each shaping resilience, clarity, and purpose. It’s part of the formation—spiritual, intellectual, and vocational—that prepares you for what comes next.
This verse is David’s declaration that God sees, remembers, and values every moment of human suffering. It’s one of the most intimate images of divine compassion in Scripture. You are fully known, fully seen, and fully held—even in your most painful moments.
December 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This verse is David’s declaration that God sees, remembers, and values every moment of human suffering. It’s one of the most intimate images of divine compassion in Scripture. You are fully known, fully seen, and fully held—even in your most painful moments.
This statement captures the essence of justice in a deeply theological way: it’s not just about laws or fairness in a civic sense, but about recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as created in the image of God. Scripture affirms that all people are made in God’s image.
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This statement captures the essence of justice in a deeply theological way: it’s not just about laws or fairness in a civic sense, but about recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as created in the image of God. Scripture affirms that all people are made in God’s image.
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest, but in some areas, prayer is under fire. Please share your thoughts about this article in the "Comments" section.
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Protesting At Abortion Clinics: Balancing Rights And Access
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest,
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December 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Should praying and protesting abortion outside of an abortion clinic result in the arrest of the protester? People have a right to protest, but in some areas, prayer is under fire. Please share your thoughts about this article in the "Comments" section.
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This is a timeless truth: rejection often feels like loss in the moment, but in hindsight it reveals itself as redirection toward growth, purpose, or unexpected blessings. In Scripture, Joseph’s brothers' betrayal felt like rejection, yet it redirected him to a place where he could save many lives.
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is a timeless truth: rejection often feels like loss in the moment, but in hindsight it reveals itself as redirection toward growth, purpose, or unexpected blessings. In Scripture, Joseph’s brothers' betrayal felt like rejection, yet it redirected him to a place where he could save many lives.
Self-forgiveness often feels heavier than forgiving others because it requires us to face our own mistakes, regrets, or perceived failures without escape. It's like holding up a mirror and choosing compassion instead of condemnation.
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Self-forgiveness often feels heavier than forgiving others because it requires us to face our own mistakes, regrets, or perceived failures without escape. It's like holding up a mirror and choosing compassion instead of condemnation.
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last week of Advent, leading up to Christmas on the 25th. The gospel is from the book of Matthew.
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Presence And Deliverance In The Gospel Message
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last
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December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This Sunday, December 21, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the theme for the readings is God's presence and deliverance. This is the last week of Advent, leading up to Christmas on the 25th. The gospel is from the book of Matthew.
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports, framing it as the rebirth of American industry.
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Tariffs After Liberation Day: What You Need To Know
On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs
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December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
On April 2, 2025, President Trump declared a "national economic independence day, or Liberation Day," and imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports, framing it as the rebirth of American industry.
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James 2:26 - "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead." This is the meaning behind the statement in the picture. When we "walk the walk," we are putting our faith into action. In other words, genuine faith naturally produces good deeds.
December 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
James 2:26 - "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead." This is the meaning behind the statement in the picture. When we "walk the walk," we are putting our faith into action. In other words, genuine faith naturally produces good deeds.
What looks like collapse can often be the clearing away of what no longer serves, making space for something truer to emerge. It echoes the biblical rhythm of death and resurrection—what seems like loss is often the soil of renewal.
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What looks like collapse can often be the clearing away of what no longer serves, making space for something truer to emerge. It echoes the biblical rhythm of death and resurrection—what seems like loss is often the soil of renewal.
Memory can be both a gift and a burden—holding onto lessons, but sometimes chaining us to pain or regret. Letting go doesn't mean forgetting; it means releasing the grip those memories have on your present. The past is acknowledged, but it no longer defines or controls.
December 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Memory can be both a gift and a burden—holding onto lessons, but sometimes chaining us to pain or regret. Letting go doesn't mean forgetting; it means releasing the grip those memories have on your present. The past is acknowledged, but it no longer defines or controls.
This captures the heart of Christian witness: every person bears the imprint of God's love, and kindness becomes not just a virtue but a recognition of divine dignity. Every encounter is sacred, every face a reminder of divine mercy. To be kind is to participate in God's work of restoration.
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This captures the heart of Christian witness: every person bears the imprint of God's love, and kindness becomes not just a virtue but a recognition of divine dignity. Every encounter is sacred, every face a reminder of divine mercy. To be kind is to participate in God's work of restoration.
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an all-out war with Venezuela, we are looking outside of our shores to stop the flow of drugs into our country, but is that enough?
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The War On Drugs: The Battle For America's Soul
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an
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December 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every day, we see another report or article concerning the war on drugs. From blowing up suspected narco-terrorists to contemplating an all-out war with Venezuela, we are looking outside of our shores to stop the flow of drugs into our country, but is that enough?
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This captures the heart of the Resurrection: the stone wasn't rolled away to liberate Christ—He had already conquered death and could pass through locked doors—but rather to invite us into the mystery, to witness the empty tomb ourselves.
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This captures the heart of the Resurrection: the stone wasn't rolled away to liberate Christ—He had already conquered death and could pass through locked doors—but rather to invite us into the mystery, to witness the empty tomb ourselves.
Thought for the Day
Our lives are a narrative authored by God, where our role is to live faithfully within the unfolding chapters rather than wrestle control of the script. How many times do we think we have the pen in our hands only to realize we do not?
Our lives are a narrative authored by God, where our role is to live faithfully within the unfolding chapters rather than wrestle control of the script. How many times do we think we have the pen in our hands only to realize we do not?
December 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thought for the Day
Our lives are a narrative authored by God, where our role is to live faithfully within the unfolding chapters rather than wrestle control of the script. How many times do we think we have the pen in our hands only to realize we do not?
Our lives are a narrative authored by God, where our role is to live faithfully within the unfolding chapters rather than wrestle control of the script. How many times do we think we have the pen in our hands only to realize we do not?
This is "healthcare week" in our nation's capital as lawmakers debate what to do with the expiring Obamacare subsidies. The subsidies expire on December 31, meaning those on Obamacare would see a significant increase in their healthcare premiums.
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Obamacare Subsidies: The Great Healthcare Debate
This is "healthcare week" in our nation's capital as lawmakers debate what to do with the expiring Obamacare subsidies. The subsidies expire
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December 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is "healthcare week" in our nation's capital as lawmakers debate what to do with the expiring Obamacare subsidies. The subsidies expire on December 31, meaning those on Obamacare would see a significant increase in their healthcare premiums.
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This is a beautiful reflection. It carries the rhythm of gratitude and resilience—almost like a short meditation or a morning prayer. It reminds me of the biblical encouragement in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."
December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is a beautiful reflection. It carries the rhythm of gratitude and resilience—almost like a short meditation or a morning prayer. It reminds me of the biblical encouragement in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."
The theme for this Sunday’s readings, December 14, is rejoice in the Lord always. This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. Let’s take a look at the readings and their meanings.
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Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice In The Lord Always
The theme for this Sunday's readings, December 14, is rejoice in the Lord always. This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Advent, also known as
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December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The theme for this Sunday’s readings, December 14, is rejoice in the Lord always. This Sunday is the Third Sunday in Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. Let’s take a look at the readings and their meanings.
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Extending kindness inward is often harder than offering it outward, but it's essential for balance and restoration. In the same way that stewardship calls us to care for creation and community, it also calls us to care for the vessel God entrusted to us—our own life and spirit.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Extending kindness inward is often harder than offering it outward, but it's essential for balance and restoration. In the same way that stewardship calls us to care for creation and community, it also calls us to care for the vessel God entrusted to us—our own life and spirit.
Minnesota is facing fallout from a massive fraud scandal tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, which siphoned off hundreds of millions in pandemic relief funds. Federal prosecutors have secured dozens of convictions.
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Fraud Allegations Rock Minnesota's Nonprofit Sector
Minnesota is facing fallout from a massive fraud scandal tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, which siphoned off hundreds of millions in
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December 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Minnesota is facing fallout from a massive fraud scandal tied to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, which siphoned off hundreds of millions in pandemic relief funds. Federal prosecutors have secured dozens of convictions.
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Faith isn't about pretending storms don't exist—it's about knowing that when they come, you're not alone in them. Scripture often uses storms as metaphors for trials. Faith, then, is less about controlling the storm and more about surrendering to God's guidance through it.
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Faith isn't about pretending storms don't exist—it's about knowing that when they come, you're not alone in them. Scripture often uses storms as metaphors for trials. Faith, then, is less about controlling the storm and more about surrendering to God's guidance through it.
We often have no idea what burdens someone else is carrying, and a small act of kindness can be the difference between despair and hope. Their struggle may be invisible, but your compassion can be the light they need.
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We often have no idea what burdens someone else is carrying, and a small act of kindness can be the difference between despair and hope. Their struggle may be invisible, but your compassion can be the light they need.
This statement echoes the nativity story where Mary and Joseph found no room at the inn, and it turns the narrative back on us: we are the innkeepers now, deciding whether our lives, our homes, our priorities make space for Christ.
December 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This statement echoes the nativity story where Mary and Joseph found no room at the inn, and it turns the narrative back on us: we are the innkeepers now, deciding whether our lives, our homes, our priorities make space for Christ.
That line is a classic expression of resilience—it captures the paradox that strength often isn't discovered in comfort, but in necessity. It's usually attributed to Bob Marley, though it's been echoed in countless contexts of survival, faith, and leadership. God always provides what we need.
December 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
That line is a classic expression of resilience—it captures the paradox that strength often isn't discovered in comfort, but in necessity. It's usually attributed to Bob Marley, though it's been echoed in countless contexts of survival, faith, and leadership. God always provides what we need.
On December 3, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a civil rights investigation into a Midwestern school accused of vaccinating a student without parental consent. The school allegedly disregarded the family’s legally recognized religious exemption.
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Vaccinations In Schools And Parental Rights
On December 3, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a civil rights investigation into a Midwestern school accused of
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December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
On December 3, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a civil rights investigation into a Midwestern school accused of vaccinating a student without parental consent. The school allegedly disregarded the family’s legally recognized religious exemption.
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