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Writings to Inspire

Life doesn’t always feel holy—and faith doesn’t always come easy. This blog offers honest reflections, practical guidance, and spiritual encouragement to help you live your faith with purpose in the real world.

How Ready Am I?…

Mon, Feb, 2026 by Greg Wasinski
Recently, I read the book “Choosing to See” by Mary Beth Chapman.  For those of you that do not know, she is the wife of recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman....
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All About Being Human

Mon, Jan, 2026 by Greg Wasinski
I am fortunate enough this week to be preparing the liturgy for the ‘Baptism of the Lord’ and it refreshes me for so many reasons… the fact that I said...
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Now What??..

Tue, Dec, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
2010 is closing out and we have made the conscious decision for a better 2011…so “now what??”. Ask yourself a few simple questions like: What are you going to do...
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Lower Your Expectations…

Wed, Dec, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
I recently asked a good friend of mine, who is a priest, how he deals with people around him that do not always respect his vocation. His answer was simple,...
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Episode 705: “Penance… Really?” with Fr. Jacob Bearer

Thu, Dec, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
 Episode Overview In this thoughtful episode, Greg Wasinski welcomes Fr. Jacob Bearer for a deep dive into the often-misunderstood topic of penance. Rather than presenting penance as mere obligation...
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Look for Surprises…

Tue, Dec, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
Holidays are so good at bringing out the worst in people… that’s right I said it.  It is a strange twist that a time that should be most centered on...
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Ready the Way

Sun, Dec, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
Not only is Advent a time of preparation to the people we long to become, but it is also a time to search and find the person inside that we...
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Places We’ve Lived

Sun, Nov, 2025 by Ted Reardon
Places we used to live or spend time at are still a home, our home, in a way. It’s always a beautiful place. No matter where it is or how...
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Why?…

Fri, Nov, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
Senseless tragedy looms everywhere around us, but we only seem to notice it when it hits close to home.  On Monday of this week, a gunmen (student) sat in his...
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Hey Daddy…

Thu, Nov, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
One of my most “favoritest” things in the world to hear is when my kids just stop me for no reason at all, or right before bed time and say,...
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Desire, Intention, & Trust (Five Day Reflection)

Wed, Oct, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
DESIRE Even when we feel unworthy or angry with God, He sees our heart’s true desire to love Him. INTENTION We must be intentional in our prayers and actions, receiving...
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Will My Faith Save Me?

Mon, Oct, 2025 by Millie Prebel
Many times in scripture when Jesus heals he says, “Your faith has healed you.” Or “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” As I reflected on scripture...
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Walk A Mile In My Shoes…

Fri, Sep, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
When I started my first radio show, I searched for the perfect theme song to be my introduction and lead in to my overall program theme.  After going through hundreds...
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How Music Can Enhance Our Prayer Experience

Wed, Sep, 2025 by Aimee Wasinski
Not everyone connects with God in the same way. Whether we are seeking a new relationship, or looking to go deeper in faith, it’s important to try to open up...
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Coming from Victory

Sun, Aug, 2025 by Cyndi Sikora
There are times in everybody’s life when they feel defeated.  Many times during these valleys my head often doesn’t want to do what my heart knows is best.  It causes...
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I Love My Wrinkles

Wed, Aug, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
There I was, at the gym, getting ready to do another set of exercises, when I noticed a glaring addition to my face. In that moment of rest, I sat...
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Godly Friendships

Mon, May, 2025 by Elizabeth Peterson
Friendships have always been of great value and importance in my life. I thrive on having authentic and true friendships. Over the last few years, I have been blessed to...
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Charity Case…

Thu, Apr, 2025 by Greg Wasinski
While finally taking some time for myself, I recently spent a morning at the Center for Pastoral Leadership sitting in on a session about personal spirituality.  During my time in...
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What’s a Retreat?

Fri, Feb, 2025 by Aimee Wasinski
What IS a retreat? AIMEE WASINSKI The word “retreat” has a few different meanings, all of which relate to some kind of getaway. For some it might mean to get...
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A Part of Life

Fri, Nov, 2024 by Cyndi Sikora
A Part of Life CYNDI SIKORA My dad died at the age of 60.  I was 35 years old, living by myself, in a house I owned on the other...
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Overcoming Anger, It Only Hurts Yourself

Thu, Oct, 2023 by Cyndi Sikora
The number of angry people these days is astonishing to me.  I think religion, politics, the redefinition of some words and relationships, and different opinions on social justice issues are...
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Too Tired to Fight

Thu, May, 2023 by Greg Wasinski
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I Love Lamp…

Wed, May, 2023 by Greg Wasinski
I Love Lamp… By Greg Wasinski Sometimes our attempts at finding true love is as ridiculous as the scene from the movie, Anchorman where Brick Tamland (played by Steve Carell)...
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Volunteer to Serve

Wed, Mar, 2023 by Cyndi Sikora
VOLUNTEER to SERVE By Cyndi Sikora It has occurred to me that a lot of us, parents in particular, probably have never been taught, or learned how important volunteering is...
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