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March Madness and the Pursuit of Excellence
In junior high, I used to shoot 100 free throws a day but could never make more than 57 shots. Elite athletes pour their heart and soul into the pursuit of excellence. What can we learn from them as we pursue our goals?
Tom Faletti
5 days ago6 min read


Take a Quiz: What Do You Know About Faith, Hope, and Love?
You’ve probably heard the words “faith, hope, and love” together many times. Take this 6-question quiz to see how much you know about them. Who was the first person to talk about “faith, hope, and love” (Shakespeare? the Bible?) and what do they mean?
Tom Faletti
Sep 29, 20251 min read


What Trees Tell Us About God and Ourselves (Lessons from Muir Woods)
My family spent a day in Muir Woods National Monument, the home of giant redwood trees that are spectacular not just because they are tall, but also because of their variety and character, which tell us something about God and ourselves. The bark of each tree is unique, as is each tree's roots. Each human is also different on the surface and below. Every tree and human is designed to honor the glory of God. Can we delight in the bark of every tree, and the skin of every perso
Tom Faletti
Sep 12, 20255 min read


Faith, Hope, and Love: Virtues That Call Us to Action
In the Scriptures, the apostle Paul uses the terms "faith, hope, and love" as action words, not as abstract concepts. He talks about the “work of faith,” the “labor of love,” and our “endurance in hope.” How do we put these virtues into action?
Tom Faletti
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Why Do Christians Believe in the Resurrection?
The Bible includes evidence for the resurrection of Jesus that was obtained from eyewitnesses, and today’s Christians experience his living presence now. Writing around 25 years after Jesus died and rose, Paul identifies a large number of people who saw the resurrected Jesus, some of whom he had talked with. It’s roughly the same as believing a book published today about events in the year 2000 (25 years ago) that includes eyewitness reports from people the author interviewed
Tom Faletti
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Christmas is About Union with God and Each Other
My wife Sonia and I were practicing. As I began to sing the second verse of my part, my voice cracked, I choked up, and I couldn’t go on.
Tom Faletti
Dec 26, 20245 min read
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