‘Let the Teenagers Come to Me’: God’s Lesson in Listening and Trust
“Hey, walk for Christ!” shouted a loud voice in the hallway outside the door to my office where I served as a high school chaplain.…
Personal Growth
Finding Fellowship: How I Built Community at a New Church
After moving four years ago, my family and I found it hard to connect with our new parish community. With three girls under age 5,…
Moving Beyond Tunnel Vision: Jesus Wants Our Presence, Not Our Perfection
I recently watched the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith. There is a scene in the movie where…
Stronger Together: What Working With My Dad With Alzheimer’s Taught Me About Inclusivity
My father was a creative builder and repairman his whole life. He built most of the furniture in his house, and every time I broke…
