Posts by Brett and Taylor Akins
To Whom Shall We Go?
If there is any scene in the Bible I could go back in time to be a part of, it would hands-down be John 6. Jesus has just told the crowds His teaching on the Eucharist, and his followers departed in waves because they couldn’t accept it. All left standing there are his twelve disciples,…
Read MoreGrumblings & God’s Blessings
It’s so funny how a reading can call you out. The other night I was on the phone with my Mom, and I realized that the very first thing I did was start with my complaints. I know she didn’t mind hearing them because our parents are there to listen to whatever we have to…
Read MoreThe Narrow Gate
There were two rules I clearly remember my parents and grandparents ingraining into my head as a little kid: 1. Look both ways before you cross the street 2. Do unto others whatever you would have them do unto you (Matthew 7:12) I heard my grandmother’s voice instantly as I read the golden rule #2…
Read MoreFaith in Times of Trial
Living through a pandemic has greatly altered many things in our lives, especially living in California. Before the pandemic began, my wife and I used to go to Adoration multiple times a week to reflect on our lives and discern where God was calling us. Once Adoration, indoor Mass and daily Confessions were taken away,…
Read MoreThe Bread of Life
Jesus is the bread of life, the Eucharist we celebrate. The priest at my college parish engrained something in my mind that I’ll never forget; if Jesus says something more than once, pay attention. He told us that it was Jesus’ version of a neon sign with flashing lights. In today’s gospel, Jesus referenced the…
Read MoreThe First Stone
Whenever I go to Confession, I write my sins down on the Notes app in my phone. Sometimes, I get too nervous to go off my memory so I have to write them down in order to say them all and give a good Confession. Well, I once heard a story of a young woman…
Read MoreEarthly Life VS. Eternal Life
Ever since I was a kid, my number one goal in life was to be a Major League Baseball player. I wanted to play the game of baseball at its highest level, make millions of dollars and befriend other successful people. Funny thing is, the older I got, and the realization that a career in…
Read MoreToday’s Apostles
I love confrontation. That’s probably strange to read since most people would rather run away or divert any sort of confrontation from arising. Whenever I see a situation that I don’t agree with, I’m quick to bring attention to it. My husband, however, likes to keep the peace and avoids confrontation at all cost. He…
Read MoreThe Gift to Us
Neither my husband or I can remember a time when our parents weren’t present for the big moments in our lives. They never missed a sporting event, even if they had to drive hours or skip work to do so. They volunteered in our classrooms, made every birthday special, took us to get our license…
Read MoreSheep and Goats
Have you ever prayed for something and God answered your prayer, but the result wasn’t anything like you thought it would be? Well, that was me when I prayed for a husband who would be a leader. My Mom and Grandma always told me to keep a list of qualities I wanted in a husband…
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