Inspiring Encounters in Christ

Inspiring Encounters in Christ

Dear Partners in the Gospel, I just came back from an inspiring trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba. I spoke at the annual conference of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in that region of Canada, and about two-hundred people attended over the course of the event. I gave four...
Weekly Inspiration: Trusting God in the Darkness

Weekly Inspiration: Trusting God in the Darkness

I was recently in Texas with my wife and three kids visiting my family. While we were there, we decided to tour a local cave system. You’ve heard the saying that everything is bigger in Texas, and this cave was no exception. The tour guide led us on an hour-long...
Weekly Inspiration: Finding Healing in Christ

Weekly Inspiration: Finding Healing in Christ

A couple of times a year, my parish runs an eight-week series that teaches about the human heart and about finding healing and freedom in the Lord. It’s one of my favorite ministries to serve. People come from all different walks of life with unique stories,...
Weekly Inspiration: Stephen’s Case for Christ

Weekly Inspiration: Stephen’s Case for Christ

Twice a month, the Renewal Ministries staff gathers for a Bible study to read and discuss the Word together. We’re currently making our way through the Acts of the Apostles, and this week we arrived at Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin in Chapter 7. Full disclosure,...
Weekly Inspiration: Keeping Our Hands to the Plow

Weekly Inspiration: Keeping Our Hands to the Plow

As someone who has a testimony rife with themes from the Prodigal Son, my relationship with the Lord is heavily sewn with the thread of his saving grace in my life. Recently, I have found myself recalling certain memories, habits, and decisions that I had made during...