The first Sunday of Lent always holds a small sense of reprieve for me. Even though it has just begun, the first few days are a doosey. It's kind of feels like if you are climbing a mountain and you make it to the first plateau. You take a deep breath, stretch, and then … Continue reading Being Alone Vs. Being Lonely
Large group lesson on faith
12 Blessings of Christmas
My first reflection in a while. There is a game idea in here adaptable for youth groups or families!
A lesson in Trust and Faith
I was a youth minister for almost four years. Four wonderful, faith-filled, warm-hearted years. Those years taught me more about my faith than I think I taught those junior and senior high school students about their Catholic faith. I have several friends (even a few of the kids from my old youth group) who are … Continue reading A lesson in Trust and Faith