Failing for Jesus
I was keynoting in a tent on a gorgeous afternoon. 1,450 people were gathered together after a full morning including talks, Adoration, confession, and lunch. An Hispanic hip hop group had just finished a 35 minute set all in Spanish, complete with beach balls flying,...
In the Face of Tragedy
It was the day after Christmas. I was a sophomore in high school. I woke up that morning and went downstairs to the living room to play the piano my parents had given me the day before. My dad was standing in front of the TV holding his cup of coffee. Images of what...
Knowing When to Walk Away From Your Ministry
“But you can’t leave! Teens Undivided won’t survive without you!” High praise coming from a high school student, but words I dreaded to hear. On the one hand, how dare I abandon my teens who faithfully show up to weekly Bible Study, Sunday Life...
No More No
I’m very busy. I don’t say this to gain your approval or applause. I just want you to know that I’m very busy. How busy, you ask? Here…I’ll show you… I’m the freshman theology teacher to 134 students and assist with campus ministry at the only Catholic high school in...