How Quickly the Picture Can Change

How Quickly the Picture Can Change

On a sunny Saturday morning in early February, my wife, Debbie, and I were enjoying a quiet ride home to Ann Arbor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The evening before, we had the privilege of speaking at a gala marriage event for more than two hundred Catholic couples. My...
A Reflection on Hope

A Reflection on Hope

Dear Friends, The theological virtue of hope is under attack. Nations shake with wars, economic crises, and political disruptions, and it’s tempting to get caught up in the cultural angst. Living with hope allows us to keep a proper detachment from worldly turmoil and...
Stand and Take Heart

Stand and Take Heart

You are the light of the world, a light in the darkness. If we’re not standing on the Word of God and living confidently as his children, our light can go dim. Doesn’t it seem like the light of the Church is going dim at an intense hour of combat? We are called to be...
We Win by Not Giving Up

We Win by Not Giving Up

Over the past few months, the entire Renewal Ministries’ team has been profoundly encouraged by your support. We’re greatly blessed to be surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses that partners with us in mission through prayer, words of encouragement, the sharing of...
The Rebellion of the Creature Against the Creator

The Rebellion of the Creature Against the Creator

When the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement burst onto the scene, many people of goodwill, including myself, initially expressed support for its efforts to fight racism. Nevertheless, we quickly learned that BLM’s mission extended far beyond overcoming racism.  Reading...