Ponder this. Wind chimes. Have you ever noticed that people who have wind chimes rarely have to hear them clink?

Ponder this. Do you ever wonder why there are turn signals on every car? It's one of those items that is a standard feature.

Ponder this. Do you have a bucket list? You know, a list of things you want to do or accomplish before you die?

Ponder this. You were chosen for this moment in history to make a difference in the world. That's right. God chose you to be born at this time for a very special mission that only you can fulfill.

Ponder this. Jelly beans, these little nuggets of sweetness come in a variety of colors and flavors, some standard and some more exotic.

Ponder this. Do you ever wonder if praying makes a difference? Perhaps you have asked God for special favors that you have not received.

Ponder this. Every day can be like a clean slate, a fresh start, a real new day.

Ponder this. My son-in-law, Alex, has a phrase that he uses often to get his children back on track when they are getting out of control.

Ponder this. I was in the checkout line in a grocery store with my items on the conveyor, waiting for the customer ahead of me to complete her transaction.

Ponder this. I have heard people say that Catholics worship idols because they have religious statues in their homes and churches, and we Christians know that idol worship goes against the very first commandment of God.

Ponder this. God speaks to us in many ways, every moment of every day. Think about that for a moment.

Ponder this. I recently had a conversation with a non-practicing Catholic. She said, “Everyone's faith journey is different.”