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A President’s Character!

Med Laz February 17, 2026 No Comments

The presidency functions on two levels: institutional authority and moral influence. Some powers — vetoes, executive orders, commander-in-chief responsibilities — are written into law. But others are invisible: inspiration, restraint,…

Presidents’ Day!

Med Laz February 16, 2026 No Comments

The Character of the President Makes America America The President of the United States is not merely a public official. The President is the only individual elected by the entire…

“Who Am I?”

Med Laz February 15, 2026 No Comments

“You have heard it said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in…

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A Prayer for Valentine’s Day!

Med Laz February 14, 2026 No Comments

A Prayer for Valentine’s Day Loving God,As I think about Valentine’s Day,I bring you my heart….a disappointed heart,a confident heart,a heart in hiding,a grateful heart,an angry heart,a patient or “I’m…

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I Pray We Don’t Go Back To Normal!

Med Laz February 13, 2026 No Comments

It has been 6 years since we were all homebound because of Covid-19. The United States lost 1.1 million lives in the pandemic. For many people in 2026, it might…

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Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!

Med Laz February 12, 2026 No Comments

Abraham Lincoln’s capacity to forgive was astonishing. After four years of bloodshed, hatred, and unimaginable loss, Lincoln did not seek revenge. He sought reconciliation. He famously urged: “With malice toward…

Abe Lincoln’s Character!

Med Laz February 11, 2026 No Comments

America has produced many leaders, but only a few have shaped its soul. Among them, Abraham Lincoln stands alone. He is the American story condensed into a single life —…

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Exercising….Your Faith!

Med Laz February 10, 2026 No Comments

If you do not use your right arm, it will eventually lose all its power to move. Its muscles must be exercised to stay alive. If you have faith, you…

Just Be Gracious!

Med Laz February 9, 2026 No Comments

On January 22, 2026 John Allen Jr. passed away in Rome at the age of 61. John was a journalist for the National Catholic Reporter and the founding editor-in-chief of…

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YOU Are the SALT of the Earth!

Med Laz February 8, 2026 No Comments

As Jesus preached his Sermon on the Mount, he turned to his disciples and said in today’s Gospel, “You are the salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13-16). Salt, in New Testament times, was seen as…

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The Quarrelsome Child!

Med Laz February 7, 2026 No Comments

“Jimmy, why are you sitting there all alone?” “Nobody wants to play with me. They always fight with me.” “Why don’t you go over and see Billy?” “No, he always…

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You Are Priceless!

Med Laz February 6, 2026 No Comments

A well-known speaker started off his seminar holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He…

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We Are Students, Not Masters!

Med Laz February 5, 2026 No Comments

The painter Peter Paul Rubens is recognized even today as a genius. His work has been so influential that we sometimes talk about the “Rubinesque” figure. Rubens was also quite…

“I’ve Been So Blessed!”

Med Laz February 4, 2026 No Comments

We hear it all the time. We hear it in church, in interviews with sports and movie stars and we often say it ourselves….. “I’ve been blessed.” “We’ve been so…

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You Have Done What I Did!

Med Laz February 3, 2026 No Comments

A young employee secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars of his business firm’s money. When this action was discovered the young man was told to report to the office of the…

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Happy Groundhog’s Day!

Med Laz February 2, 2026 No Comments

“Why do groundhogs wake up each year in early February?” A Penn State researcher says they might emerge from their dens in February, not to see how much more of…

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