Tribulation and the Spirit
These days I am often going back to my notes from the 1975 International Conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal held in Rome. I’d like to reflect with you for...
Never “Just a Volunteer” – 10 Reasons Why You Rock!
I have had the privilege of traveling the country and even to Europe a few times to speak to different groups of people who have made youth ministry their life’s...
“Our God doesn’t repeat performances…”
“Our God doesn’t repeat performances. He wants to do something new.” -Scott Sollom Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
“Thank God that God doesn’t wait…”
“Thank God that God doesn’t wait on our emotions to show up in our lives.” -Brian Kissinger Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
“Our God is a God of more…”
“Our God is a God of more – He is not done with you yet!” -Kris Frank Sign up to receive Daily e-Spirations.
Fan or Follower?
I’m fascinated with people. As I travel around the world, I get to meet many Christians. Over the last number of years, I have begun to notice, after listening to...
Making the Source the Summit
I am finding so many Catholic adults who are attending Mass regularly, who have no real understanding of heaven or a relationship with God. In their minds, they are using...
Please Feed Me: Mercy and Food
Food and mercy often go together. When I start getting a craving for some food I really like, like chips with guacamole, or a overstuffed chile relleno, then whoever brings...
Digital Catechesis & Divine Condescension
St. Augustine’s instruction to read the books our candidates are reading[i] might today sound something like, “download the apps your students are downloading.” Whether we love it or hate it,...
Social Justice and the Doctrine of Hell
Somewhere in the gospels, Jesus said “Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there is an argument” – well, if he did not actually say that, he would...
