Ponder this. All of us want clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and food to eat that is nutritious and whole.

Ponder this. Each day, we make many decisions.

Ponder this. We all want to be in control of our lives. In fact, most of us become very unsettled when we are facing situations where we have no control.

Ponder this. We can either live a life of pleasure or we can live a life of purpose.

Ponder this. Have you ever paid attention to how much background noise is a part of your day? Like most people, our electronic devices are virtually another appendage. Think for a moment

Ponder this. Have you stopped praying? Have you quit going to church? Have you completely abandoned all faith in God?

Ponder this. It is the threshold issue of our time. Without life, we do not need a job or a robust economy.

Ponder this. Seek the Lord while He may be found; call to Him while He is near.

Ponder this. There is an interesting line in Sacred Scripture that shows how intimately God knows us: "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you," says the Lord.

Ponder this. God has told us in Sacred Scripture to be fruitful and multiply.

Ponder this. Sacred Scripture tells us that male and female, God created us.

Ponder this. The moment you were born, the doctor probably announced to your mother, "Congratulations on your baby girl!" or "baby boy!"