by Cheryl Liberatore | Dec 20, 2024 | The Mess
Have you ever played the “what if” game? You know, those times when you wonder how life would be different if certain events had taken a different turn or if key people were missing from your story? As Christmas approaches, a weighty ‘what if’...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Nov 26, 2024 | The Mess
Have you ever noticed how Jesus gave thanks before his miracles? Before multiplying loaves and fishes to feed thousands, before raising Lazarus from the dead, even before establishing communion at the Last Supper – He gave thanks first. This wasn’t just a polite...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Sep 26, 2024 | The Mess
Life often feels like a well-charted journey—until it doesn’t. We make plans, set goals, and pursue our dreams, expecting things to go smoothly. But often, we encounter unexpected turns that challenge our understanding and shake our faith. These divine detours, though...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Jul 18, 2024 | The Mess
At different times in our lives, we all grapple with fear. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear brought on by life’s storms, fear can be paralyzing. But one of the most comforting aspects of the Bible is its recurrent message: “Fear...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Jun 3, 2024 | The Mess
World chaos. Family issues. Personal disappointments. They can combine to create an ugly mix of doom and gloom, leaving you drained, discouraged, or defeated. How can you rise above the mess to victorious Christian living? You can push the spiritual reset button. Or...
by Cheryl Liberatore | Mar 13, 2024 | The Mess
From trafficked as a boy slave to celebrated as Ireland’s patron saint, the life of St. Patrick is a story of redemption. Beyond the cultural traditions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and all things green is a remarkable account of a man whose life left a...