Characteristics of an Effective Counselor: The “Big 3” Characteristics (Part 2)

*Editor’s Note: this is Part 2 in a series on how you—yes, you—can help bring wise and kind counsel to a young person’s life. For Part 1 (“Do You Have What […]
Liquid Prayers

When was the last time you cried? It seems like every day, there is a new tragedy to report. The world is full of pain, and our hearts overflow with […]
Servant Leaders: 7 Leadership Insights from the Gospel of Mark

In my graduate studies, a few classmates and I were assigned to dig into the Gospel of Mark and identify seven leadership principles from Jesus. What surprised me was just […]
The Catholic Church Is Blessing Same-Sex Unions? Let’s Check.

December 18, 2023 On December 18, many of us woke up to headlines such as “Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples” and “Pope Francis Authorizes Blessings for Same-Sex […]
The Bible and Modesty: Modesty Is Not About Protecting Corruption (Part 3)

Editor’s Note: For Part 1 in this series on the Bible and modesty (“Where Modesty Starts”), click here. For Part 2 (“It’s About More Than Personal Choices”), click here. I listened […]
Glory in a Feed Trough

“May God give you peace with yourselves; may He give you good will towards all your friends, your enemies, and your neighbors; and may He give you grace to give […]
What Jonah Teaches Me About God and Myself

The book of Jonah teaches us a lot about the character and nature of God, and it also provides us a great opportunity to look in a mirror and examine […]
Summary of Romans: Understanding the Basics of Romans in the Bible

Here is a short summary of Romans: Paul wrote Romans at the end of his third missionary journey to establish the church in Rome in apostolic teaching so they could […]