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Life presents regular opportunities to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. But is it the catastrophic or the routine where that is most played out?

Grudges, envy, Internet surfing, self-pity, curiosity, and anxiousness. These detract from, not encourage, our ability to act intentionally throughout the day, wringing out of it every sacred opportunity that we can to grow in faith. If you doubt it, just ask Scrunch Bob Short Pants.

If only I could have . . . . fill in the blank - A new car? a new spouse? A new job? Molly helps us find the true source of satisfaction.

We all have a role to play in the continuing drama that tells the story of our salvation.

Molly reads an excerpt from The Brothers Karamazov which directs us to a more excellent way.

What are your New Year's resolutions? Do they sound vaguely familiar from previous years?

Thy Nativity O Christ God has shown to the world the light of wisdom - and humility.

"God is with us, understand all ye nations and submit yourselves. For God is with us!" (Isa. 8:9) So, what are the implications of this reality?

Godliness with contentment is great gain (I Tim. 6:6). What are you hoping for this Christmas?

"You can't handle the truth," said Jack Nicholson's character in A Few Good Men. Can we?

Molly has a special guest on this festal edition of Close to Home in preparation for St. Nicholas Day, December 6.

Today we eavesdrop on a tender letter Molly has written to her children.

While we were created with emotions, sentimentality can often get in the way of authentic faith.

HIgh expectations don't always line up with real life. Today, Molly is reflecting on our connection to the subtance of life as found in the Church.

That line between gullability and prudence can sometimes get blurred.

Our heart's desire is that our children follow Christ and it is so wonderful when they see that desire exhibited in us.

Miracles still happen—even for three-year-olds!

What is cluttering our lives and keeping us from obedience to Christ and His commandments?

"Be Anxious For Nothing" is a scriptural admonishment that can be easier for some than others.

Do good. Sounds reasonable enough, right?