In the Storm

In the Storm I had a dream several months ago. I don’t remember it all that clearly, but it woke me in the middle of the night with sweating. As my head cleared and I tried to remember what I had just seen, I felt a sense of urgency to pray. Not really knowing...

What I’m Reading These Days

What I’m Reading These Days It’s a common joke how many multiple books I am reading at any given time. My typical goal in any given year is 24-30 books, at least two per month. My wife usually razzes me about the piles on various tables around our house,...

Spiritual Multiplication

Spiritual Multiplication: The Missing Ingredient in Most Parishes Today Childhood Memories I had a somewhat magical season of my life that has left lasting memories for me. I was only eleven or twelve. Up until that time, life had been marked by a lot of tragedy. My...

New Year, New You!

Okay, so I’m a little delayed on the new years resolution train! But before you judge, let me explain. Over a year ago, Christmas 2019, the Lord brought me to some very deep realizations. Powerful to realize now that I had no idea COVID-19 was on the horizon, or...

A Special Word as this Year Comes to an End

A couple weeks ago, I spoke at the Jesus 2020 Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. It was a bit like coming home for me, returning to my alma mater. During the course of the weekend, I felt a word from God surging in my heart that ended up becoming...

Do You Realize Who You Are?!

One of the greatest battles each of us will face throughout the course of our lives is the discovery of our true identity. I refer to it as a battle, because that is what it is. We have had a spell cast over us, by a wicked enemy who wants nothing more than to see our...