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Finding Faith and Freedom in the Unlikeliest of Places

A tattooed convict clasps his hand in prayer beside his cell bed.

Photo by RODNAE Productions Real Prison, Real Freedom is the life of Rickie Smith, who was known as the worst Texan inmate. When it looked like violence would follow him forever, he encountered the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prison, for most, is simply a distant place where criminals are kept and justice is dealt with—whereContinue reading “Finding Faith and Freedom in the Unlikeliest of Places”

Words Precious Than Gold: Faith Quotes to Live By

There is a rosary on top of an open Bible.

Photo by Pixabay How big of an impact faith has on a person’s life? People hear about and see others doing wondrous and extraordinary things from a strong belief, a faith-filled mission. Is living a life filled with faith worthwhile? The answer is a big YES. Moses is one of the many prominent figures inContinue reading “Words Precious Than Gold: Faith Quotes to Live By“

Growing in Catholic Faith to Conquer Spiritual Drought

Spiritual drought is that period of being distant from the presence of God. During this time, a dark void expands in a person’s life, and if not detected and treated early, it could leave a consuming devastating impact on their lives. People go through a season of wilderness in their life of what’s known asContinue reading “Growing in Catholic Faith to Conquer Spiritual Drought”

Hope in the Midst of Despair

Hope is one of the many virtues that define a human being. It is a feeling of anticipation, desire, and wanting something to happen. Often used interchangeably with faith, hope is a natural human instinct to want a specific outcome, usually a better result. But does hope comes naturally? Or does it take mustering upContinue reading “Hope in the Midst of Despair”

Society’s Rejects: A Story of Hope

It might seem unimaginable that being incarcerated can alter a prisoner’s life, turning the bad guy into the good guy, especially if the incarcerated is sentenced to lifelong imprisonment. Infamous Texas inmate Rickie Smith proved the impossible to be possible when the three, 99-year termed prisoner made a radical transformation from being the most violentlyContinue reading “Society’s Rejects: A Story of Hope”