How to Be “Third”
In the coming year, seek out opportunities to do a better job of being third. Deepen your life of prayer and learn what it means trust in God’s love for you. Be humble. Show integrity. Read the Bible. Do the Duty of the moment.
Can We Disagree With the Church?
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. When my son started playing soccer, I was a volunteer coach…
Three Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. In the last week of any year, it’s a long-standing tradition…
God, Grant Me the Serenity…
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website in September 2020. In youth ministry, we often try to use…
Wake-up Calls
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website in late March 2020 as we were all facing the first…
I Wish None of This Had Happened
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website in March 2020 as Covid-19 restrictions were enacted in my part…
Lenten “Renovations”
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website as a reflection for Lent 2020 – before the onset of…
Conversion Takes Practice
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. I know a lot of people who love the game, but…
On Youth Ministry
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. Last week after an unfortunate encounter with a tin can, I…
“You did not choose me, but I chose you…”
This was originally posted as a column on the Grandin Media website. No one will ever mistake me for an elite athlete. While…